Enrollment
1,723
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport News, VA
Woodside High
Federal NCES profile for Woodside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510264001453
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodside High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodside High
Woodside High is a high-poverty, large high school in Newport News, Virginia, enrolling 1,723 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,723 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (18%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport News's high schools, it stands alongside Menchville High (1,707 students): Woodside High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16.6:1).
Newport News City Public Schools also operates Menchville High (1,707 students) and Warwick High (1,622 students) alongside Woodside 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 Woodside High compares
Woodside 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,723 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,723
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
28.1%
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
$15,115
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 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
African American 52.2%
White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Woodside High is more 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 Newport News City Public Schools, which includes Woodside High.
$15,115
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 50.6%
Federal 17.7%
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 Woodside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menchville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Newport News
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Menchville High
Standard public school
1,707 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warwick High
Standard public school
1,622 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Denbigh High
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Heritage High
Standard public school
1,106 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,723 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodside High
How many students attend Woodside High?
Woodside High has 1,723 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport News, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside 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 Woodside High?
88.0% of students at Woodside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside High?
The largest demographic group at Woodside High is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside High?
Woodside High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Woodside High rank among high schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Newport News, 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 Newport News on the city page.
Is Woodside High a good school?
Woodside High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. 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 Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Woodside High, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Menchville High (1,707 students), Warwick High (1,622 students), and Denbigh High (1,269 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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