Enrollment
880
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Penn Laird, VA
Spotswood High
Federal NCES profile for Spotswood 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 510339001872
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spotswood High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Penn Laird · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spotswood High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spotswood High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Penn Laird, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spotswood High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spotswood High
Spotswood High is a mid-sized high school in Penn Laird, Virginia, enrolling 880 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 880 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #247, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students) and Broadway High (932 students) alongside Spotswood 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 Spotswood High compares
Spotswood 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$13,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Spotswood High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Public Schools, which includes Spotswood High.
$13,933
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 12.8%
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 Spotswood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur S. Pence Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spotswood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~880 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spotswood High
How many students attend Spotswood High?
Spotswood High has 880 students enrolled. It is a high school in Penn Laird, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotswood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spotswood High is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spotswood High?
34.2% of students at Spotswood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spotswood High?
The largest demographic group at Spotswood High is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Penn Laird, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spotswood High?
Spotswood High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Spotswood High rank among public schools in Penn Laird?
By Resource Investment Index, Spotswood High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Penn Laird, 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 Penn Laird on the city page.
Is Spotswood High a good school?
Spotswood High earns 54/100 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 Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Spotswood High, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and East Rockingham High (821 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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