At a glance
Reported students
886
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
652
Colonial Heights High: 886 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 834
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Colonial Heights High
Colonial Heights High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Colonial Heights. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Colonial Heights City Public Schools. NCES reports 886 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.2%) and Black (25.8%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Colonial Heights High
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.2%
- Hispanic13.9%
- Black25.8%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Colonial Heights Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
700 reported students
Tussing Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
652 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
North Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Colonial Heights High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matoaca High High · Chesterfield County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,624 | 4.2 mi |
| Hopewell High High · Hopewell City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,136 | 4.5 mi |
| Petersburg High High · Petersburg City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,215 | 5.6 mi |
| Thomas Dale High High · Chesterfield County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,582 | 6.9 mi |
| Carver College and Career Academy High · Chesterfield County Public Schools | 09–12 | 272 | 7.1 mi |
| Prince George High High · Prince George County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,789 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Heights High
What grades does Colonial Heights High serve?
Colonial Heights High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Colonial Heights City Public Schools.
How many students attend Colonial Heights High?
Colonial Heights High reported 886 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 834 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colonial Heights High?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 886 students and 65.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Colonial Heights High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colonial Heights High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial Heights City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Colonial Heights High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Colonial Heights High in?
Colonial Heights High is part of Colonial Heights City Public Schools, based in Colonial Heights, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Colonial Heights High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Matoaca High (4.2 mi), Hopewell High (4.5 mi), Petersburg High (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.