- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510303001268
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Powhatan · Resource Index
- 50
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Powhatan High held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 92.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 510303001268 · Powhatan, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,328 enr · 14.3:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Powhatan Middle (950 students)
Powhatan High held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 92.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Powhatan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Powhatan High
1,328 students
- Powhatan Middl
Powhatan Middle
950 students
- Pocahontas Ele
Pocahontas Elementary
668 students
- Flat Rock Elem
Flat Rock Elementary
654 students
- Powhatan Eleme 477
Powhatan Elementary
477 students
What this shows Powhatan High reports 1,328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powhatan High compares
Powhatan 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,138
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
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.
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
District finance for Powhatan County Public Schools reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,328 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,404 (2022-23) → 1,383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 50/100 (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 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.
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.