At a glance
Reported students
1,842
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
102.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Floyd Kellam High: 1,842 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18:1 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
- 1,877
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Floyd Kellam High
Floyd Kellam High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Virginia Beach. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,842 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, 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 White (75.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. 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 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Floyd Kellam High
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 102.39 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 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- 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
- White75.3%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black4.2%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial7.7%
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
27 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 Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ocean Lakes High
High · Grades 09–12
1,834 reported students
Tallwood High
High · Grades 09–12
1,890 reported students
First Colonial High
High · Grades 09–12
1,727 reported students
Bayside High
High · Grades 09–12
1,984 reported students
Salem High
High · Grades 09–12
1,690 reported students
Kempsville High
High · Grades 09–12
2,046 reported students
Public schools near Floyd Kellam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High High · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,152 | 3.2 mi |
| Ocean Lakes High High · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,834 | 4.9 mi |
| Green Run High High · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,465 | 5 mi |
| Green Run Collegiate High · Charter · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 09–12 | 390 | 5 mi |
| Salem High High · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,690 | 5.2 mi |
| Tallwood High High · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,890 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Floyd Kellam High
What grades does Floyd Kellam High serve?
Floyd Kellam High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
How many students attend Floyd Kellam High?
Floyd Kellam High reported 1,842 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,877 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Floyd Kellam High?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 1,842 students and 102.39 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 Floyd Kellam High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Floyd Kellam High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Virginia Beach City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Floyd Kellam High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Floyd Kellam High in?
Floyd Kellam High is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, based in Virginia Beach, VA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Floyd Kellam High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Landstown High (3.2 mi), Ocean Lakes High (4.9 mi), Green Run High (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.