- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport News, VA
Menchville High
Federal NCES profile for Menchville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510264001063
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menchville High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Menchville High has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menchville High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Menchville High held near 1,759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.3 → 105.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510264001063 · Newport News, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,707 enr · 16.6:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
Menchville High held near 1,759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.3 → 105.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Menchville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- This school
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- Ethel M. Gilde
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
1,087 students
What this shows Menchville High reports 1,707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Menchville High compares
Menchville High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,707 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,707
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Menchville High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Menchville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menchville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Newport News
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Woodside High
Standard public school
1,723 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Warwick High
Standard public school
1,622 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Denbigh High
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Heritage High
Standard public school
1,106 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,707 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Menchville High
How many students attend Menchville High?
Menchville High has 1,707 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,788 (2022-23) → 1,759 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menchville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Menchville High is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menchville High?
87.4% of students at Menchville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menchville High?
The largest demographic group at Menchville High is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menchville High?
Menchville High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Menchville High rank among high schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Menchville High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Newport News, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Menchville High, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Warwick High (1,622 students), and Denbigh High (1,269 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.