Enrollment
1,277
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamsburg, VA
Warhill High
Federal NCES profile for Warhill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510402002658
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warhill High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Warhill High has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warhill High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402002658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warhill High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warhill High
Warhill High is a large high school in Williamsburg, Virginia, enrolling 1,277 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,277 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Williamsburg's high schools, it stands alongside Lafayette High (1,247 students): Warhill High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 17.8:1).
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Lafayette High (1,247 students) and Jamestown High (1,243 students) alongside Warhill 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 Warhill High compares
Warhill 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,277
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$14,372
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 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 52.7%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Warhill High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, which includes Warhill High.
$14,372
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.7%
State 3.7%
Federal 11.5%
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 Warhill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toano Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warhill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Williamsburg
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Warhill High
How many students attend Warhill High?
Warhill High has 1,277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamsburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warhill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Warhill High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warhill High?
32.2% of students at Warhill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warhill High?
The largest demographic group at Warhill High is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warhill High?
Warhill High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Warhill High rank among high schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Warhill High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
Is Warhill High a good school?
Warhill High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. 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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Warhill High, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Lafayette High (1,247 students), Jamestown High (1,243 students), and Stonehouse Elementary (838 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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