- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Kent, VA
New Kent High
Federal NCES profile for New Kent High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510261002156
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Kent High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Kent · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Kent High has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Kent High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Kent, VA.
School address
District: New Kent County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510261002156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
New Kent High held near 1,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510261002156 · New Kent, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 17:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Kent Middle (829 students)
New Kent High held near 1,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
New Kent High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Kent High
1,073 students
- New Kent Middl
New Kent Middle
829 students
- New Kent Eleme
New Kent Elementary
601 students
- Quinton Elemen
Quinton Elementary
559 students
- George W. Watk
George W. Watkins Elementary
510 students
What this shows New Kent High reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Kent High compares
New Kent 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 62% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,400
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, New Kent High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Kent County Public Schools reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Kent High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Kent Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quinton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Watkins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Kent High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,073 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Kent High
How many students attend New Kent High?
New Kent High has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Kent, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,120 (2022-23) → 1,115 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Kent High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Kent High is 17:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Kent High?
22.0% of students at New Kent High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Kent High?
The largest demographic group at New Kent High is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in New Kent, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Kent High?
New Kent High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 New Kent High rank among public schools in New Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, New Kent High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Kent, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Kent County Public Schools?
Besides New Kent High, New Kent County Public Schools also operates New Kent Middle (829 students), New Kent Elementary (601 students), and Quinton Elementary (559 students). See the New Kent County Public Schools district page for the complete list.