- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spotsylvania, VA
Spotsylvania High
Federal NCES profile for Spotsylvania High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510364001593
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spotsylvania High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Spotsylvania · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spotsylvania High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spotsylvania High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Spotsylvania, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364001593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Spotsylvania High held near 1,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.8 → 111.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-63 students YoY 510364001593 · Spotsylvania, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,394 enr · 15.5:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Spotsylvania High held near 1,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.8 → 111.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Spotsylvania High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- This school
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- Spotsylvania M
Spotsylvania Middle
1,009 students
What this shows Spotsylvania High reports 1,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spotsylvania High compares
Spotsylvania 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,394
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,858
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Spotsylvania High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spotsylvania High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spotsylvania High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Spotsylvania
1 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 (~1,394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spotsylvania High
How many students attend Spotsylvania High?
Spotsylvania High has 1,394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spotsylvania, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,388 (2022-23) → 1,325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotsylvania High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spotsylvania High is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spotsylvania High?
65.9% of students at Spotsylvania High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spotsylvania High?
The largest demographic group at Spotsylvania High is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Spotsylvania, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spotsylvania High?
Spotsylvania High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Spotsylvania High rank among public schools in Spotsylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Spotsylvania High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Spotsylvania, 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 Spotsylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Spotsylvania High, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.