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Petersburg High

Grades 09–12 · Petersburg, VA · NCES 510291001198

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3101 Johnson Road · Petersburg, VA 23805

At a glance

Reported students

1,215

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

76

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Virginia high enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

540

Petersburg High: 1,215 reported students.

State peer staffing position

81st percentile

16:1 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
1,025
Teachers (FTE)
80
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1

What the reported data says about Petersburg High

Petersburg High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Petersburg. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Petersburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,215 students for 2024–25.

Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above 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 Black (81.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. 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. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Petersburg High

  1. 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.5%
Students with disabilities
14.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
88.1%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White3.6%
  • Hispanic12.9%
  • Black81.6%
  • Asian0.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial0.7%

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

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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 Petersburg City Public Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Vernon Johns Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

949 reported students

Walnut Hill Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

574 reported students

Cool Spring Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

540 reported students

Pleasants Lane Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

493 reported students

Westview Early Childhood Education Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

418 reported students

Lakemont Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

393 reported students

View all 7 district schools →