- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510264001453
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Woodside High held near 1,810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.5 → 110.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510264001453 · Newport News, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,723 enr · 15.5:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Menchville High (1,707 students)
Woodside High held near 1,810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.5 → 110.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Woodside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- Ethel M. Gilde
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
1,087 students
What this shows Woodside High reports 1,723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodside High compares
Woodside 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,622
- 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
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 (~1,723 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,807 (2022-23) → 1,810 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 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 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.
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.