At a glance
Reported students
1,009
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532.5
I.C. Norcom High: 1,009 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
13.5:1 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
- 1,089
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about I.C. Norcom High
I.C. Norcom High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Portsmouth. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Portsmouth City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,009 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, 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 Black (87.5%) and White (4.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 16%. 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 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking I.C. Norcom High
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 75 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
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- 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
- White4.2%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black87.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
1 distinct course 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 Portsmouth City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manor High
High · Grades 09–12
1,149 reported students
Churchland High
High · Grades 09–12
1,453 reported students
Churchland Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
798 reported students
Churchland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
721 reported students
Churchland Academy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
626 reported students
Cradock Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
616 reported students
Public schools near I.C. Norcom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High High · Norfolk City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,713 | 2.6 mi |
| Booker T Washington High High · Norfolk City Public Schools | 09–12 | 904 | 3.2 mi |
| Manor High High · Portsmouth City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,149 | 3.7 mi |
| Churchland High High · Portsmouth City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,453 | 4.2 mi |
| Western Branch High High · Chesapeake City Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,138 | 4.9 mi |
| Indian River High High · Chesapeake City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,634 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about I.C. Norcom High
What grades does I.C. Norcom High serve?
I.C. Norcom High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Portsmouth City Public Schools.
How many students attend I.C. Norcom High?
I.C. Norcom High reported 1,009 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,089 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at I.C. Norcom High?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 1,009 students and 75 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 I.C. Norcom High a public, charter, or magnet school?
I.C. Norcom High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portsmouth City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is I.C. Norcom High in?
I.C. Norcom High is part of Portsmouth City Public Schools, based in Portsmouth, VA, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near I.C. Norcom High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Matthew Fontaine Maury High (2.6 mi), Booker T Washington High (3.2 mi), Manor High (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.