- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Petersburg, VA
Petersburg High
Federal NCES profile for Petersburg 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 510291001198
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petersburg High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Petersburg High has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petersburg High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Petersburg, VA.
School address
District: Petersburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510291001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Petersburg High grew from 1,080 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 510291001198 · Petersburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,215 enr · 15.8:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon Johns Middle (949 students)
Petersburg High grew from 1,080 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Petersburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Petersburg High
1,215 students
- Vernon Johns M
Vernon Johns Middle
949 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary
574 students
- Cool Spring El
Cool Spring Elementary
540 students
- Pleasants Lane
Pleasants Lane Elementary
493 students
- Westview Early 418
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
418 students
What this shows Petersburg High reports 1,215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petersburg High compares
Petersburg High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,215
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$16,474
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 348 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 91 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
White 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Petersburg High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Petersburg City Public Schools reports $16,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petersburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Johns Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cool Spring Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasants Lane Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petersburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Petersburg High
How many students attend Petersburg High?
Petersburg High has 1,215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Petersburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Petersburg High?
97.1% of students at Petersburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petersburg High?
The largest demographic group at Petersburg High is African American at 81.6% of enrollment, in Petersburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petersburg High?
Petersburg 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 Petersburg High rank among public schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Petersburg High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Petersburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Petersburg City Public Schools?
Besides Petersburg High, Petersburg City Public Schools also operates Vernon Johns Middle (949 students), Walnut Hill Elementary (574 students), and Cool Spring Elementary (540 students). See the Petersburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.