- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesapeake, VA
Oscar F. Smith High
Federal NCES profile for Oscar F. Smith High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510081000303
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oscar F. Smith High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oscar F. Smith High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oscar F. Smith High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Oscar F. Smith High held near 2,313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 164.3 → 164.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 510081000303 · Chesapeake, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,264 enr · 13.8:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Oscar F. Smith High held near 2,313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 164.3 → 164.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Oscar F. Smith High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grassfield Hig
Grassfield High
2,345 students
- This school
Oscar F. Smith High
2,264 students
- Western Branch
Western Branch High
2,138 students
- Deep Creek Hig
Deep Creek High
1,691 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High
1,634 students
- Hickory High
Hickory High
1,600 students
What this shows Oscar F. Smith High reports 2,264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oscar F. Smith High compares
Oscar F. Smith 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 22% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,264 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,264
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$15,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 17.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Oscar F. Smith High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesapeake City Public Schools reports $15,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oscar F. Smith High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oscar F. Smith High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grassfield High
Standard public school
2,345 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Western Branch High
Standard public school
2,138 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Deep Creek High
Standard public school
1,691 students 15:1 students per teacher
Indian River High
Standard public school
1,634 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hickory High
Standard public school
1,600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Great Bridge High
Standard public school
1,491 students 13.6:1 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 (~2,264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oscar F. Smith High
How many students attend Oscar F. Smith High?
Oscar F. Smith High has 2,264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,291 (2022-23) → 2,313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar F. Smith High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar F. Smith High is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Oscar F. Smith High?
70.3% of students at Oscar F. Smith High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oscar F. Smith High?
The largest demographic group at Oscar F. Smith High is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oscar F. Smith High?
Oscar F. Smith High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Oscar F. Smith High rank among high schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Oscar F. Smith High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Besides Oscar F. Smith High, Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students), Western Branch High (2,138 students), and Deep Creek High (1,691 students). See the Chesapeake City Public Schools district page for the complete list.