Enrollment
1,328
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Powhatan, VA
Powhatan High
Federal NCES profile for Powhatan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510303001268
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powhatan High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Powhatan · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Powhatan High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powhatan High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Powhatan, VA.
School address
District: Powhatan County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510303001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powhatan High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powhatan High
Powhatan High is a large high school in Powhatan, Virginia, enrolling 1,328 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,328 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan Middle (950 students) and Pocahontas Elementary (668 students) alongside Powhatan High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Powhatan High compares
Powhatan High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,328 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,328
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Powhatan High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Powhatan County Public Schools, which includes Powhatan High.
$12,437
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Powhatan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powhatan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Powhatan High
How many students attend Powhatan High?
Powhatan High has 1,328 students enrolled. It is a high school in Powhatan, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powhatan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Powhatan High is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powhatan High?
24.0% of students at Powhatan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powhatan High?
The largest demographic group at Powhatan High is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Powhatan, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powhatan High?
Powhatan High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Powhatan High rank among public schools in Powhatan?
By Resource Investment Index, Powhatan High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Powhatan, 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 Powhatan on the city page.
Is Powhatan High a good school?
Powhatan High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Powhatan County Public Schools?
Besides Powhatan High, Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan Middle (950 students), Pocahontas Elementary (668 students), and Flat Rock Elementary (654 students). See the Powhatan County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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