- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norfolk, VA
Norview High
Federal NCES profile for Norview High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510267001122
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norview High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Norview High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norview High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-94 students YoY
Norview High held near 1,821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-94 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 118.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-94 students YoY 510267001122 · Norfolk, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,585 enr · 13.4:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Norview High held near 1,821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-94 headcount). Teacher FTE held 118.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Norview High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- This school
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- Lake Taylor Hi
Lake Taylor High
1,107 students
What this shows Norview High reports 1,585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norview High compares
Norview 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,585 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,585
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$16,341
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Norview High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norview High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Taylor High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norview High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Norfolk
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Granby High
Standard public school
1,980 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Standard public school
1,713 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Taylor High
Standard public school
1,107 students 17:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington High
Standard public school
904 students 14.6:1 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 (~1,585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norview High
How many students attend Norview High?
Norview High has 1,585 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,915 (2022-23) → 1,821 (2023-24), nearly flat (-94).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norview High?
The student-teacher ratio at Norview High is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norview High?
96.7% of students at Norview High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norview High?
The largest demographic group at Norview High is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norview High?
Norview High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Norview High rank among high schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norview High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Norview High, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), and Norview Middle (1,196 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.