- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Monacan High
Federal NCES profile for Monacan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084001833
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monacan High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #14 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Monacan High has class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monacan High ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084001833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Monacan High held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.0 → 106.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510084001833 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,644 enr · 15.4:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Monacan High held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.0 → 106.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Monacan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school
Monacan High
1,644 students
What this shows Monacan High reports 1,644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monacan High compares
Monacan 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,644
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Monacan High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monacan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monacan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Richmond
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Randolph Tucker High
Standard public school
2,132 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Douglas S. Freeman High
Standard public school
1,881 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hermitage High
Standard public school
1,719 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mills E. Godwin High
Standard public school
1,702 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Huguenot High
Standard public school
1,469 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Varina High
Standard public school
1,420 students 14.3:1 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 (~1,644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monacan High
How many students attend Monacan High?
Monacan High has 1,644 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,631 (2022-23) → 1,643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monacan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monacan High is 15.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monacan High?
31.4% of students at Monacan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monacan High?
The largest demographic group at Monacan High is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monacan High?
Monacan High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Monacan High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Monacan High ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Monacan High, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.