- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poquoson, VA
Poquoson High
Federal NCES profile for Poquoson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510298001231
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poquoson High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Poquoson · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Poquoson High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poquoson High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Poquoson, VA.
School address
District: Poquoson City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510298001231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Poquoson High held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 71.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 510298001231 · Poquoson, VA High · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 12.9:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Poquoson Middle (491 students)
Poquoson High held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 71.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Poquoson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Poquoson High
647 students
- Poquoson Middl
Poquoson Middle
491 students
- Poquoson Eleme
Poquoson Elementary
475 students
- Poquoson Prima
Poquoson Primary
417 students
What this shows Poquoson High reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poquoson High compares
Poquoson 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,306
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Poquoson High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poquoson City Public Schools reports $13,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poquoson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Poquoson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poquoson Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poquoson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poquoson High
How many students attend Poquoson High?
Poquoson High has 647 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poquoson, VA. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poquoson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poquoson High is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Poquoson High?
16.1% of students at Poquoson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poquoson High?
The largest demographic group at Poquoson High is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Poquoson, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poquoson High?
Poquoson High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Poquoson High rank among public schools in Poquoson?
By Resource Investment Index, Poquoson High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Poquoson, 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 Poquoson City Public Schools?
Besides Poquoson High, Poquoson City Public Schools also operates Poquoson Middle (491 students), Poquoson Elementary (475 students), and Poquoson Primary (417 students). See the Poquoson City Public Schools district page for the complete list.