- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampton, VA
Phoebus High
Federal NCES profile for Phoebus 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 510180000755
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoebus High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoebus High has class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoebus High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Phoebus High held near 1,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 87.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 510180000755 · Hampton, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,391 enr · 16.4:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Phoebus High held near 1,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 87.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Phoebus High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High
Bethel High
1,769 students
- Kecoughtan Hig
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- George P. Phen
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- This school
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- Hampton High
Hampton High
1,301 students
- Hunter B. Andr
Hunter B. Andrews
1,081 students
What this shows Phoebus High reports 1,391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoebus High compares
Phoebus 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,391 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,391
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Virginia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,034
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.8%
White 16.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Phoebus High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton City Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoebus High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter B. Andrews | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoebus High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Hampton
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoebus High
How many students attend Phoebus High?
Phoebus High has 1,391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,365 (2022-23) → 1,417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoebus High?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoebus High is 16.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoebus High?
85.6% of students at Phoebus High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoebus High?
The largest demographic group at Phoebus High is African American at 64.8% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoebus High?
Phoebus 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 Phoebus High rank among high schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoebus High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Hampton, 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 Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides Phoebus High, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students), Kecoughtan High (1,553 students), and George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.