Grassfield High School

2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 2,289 students in grades 9-12, Grassfield High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grassfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Grassfield High School's student population of 2,289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
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School Rankings

Grassfield High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grassfield High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#93 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
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77%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grassfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grassfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
16%
22%
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White
57%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Grassfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Grassfield High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grassfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grassfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grassfield High School's ranking?
Grassfield High School is ranked #93 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grassfield High School often compared to?
Grassfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory High School, Great Bridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grassfield High School?
The graduation rate of Grassfield High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grassfield High School?
2,289 students attend Grassfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Grassfield High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grassfield High School?
Grassfield High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grassfield High School offer ?
Grassfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grassfield High School part of?
Grassfield High School is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

2   2/24/2016
Poor academic support classes.
- Posted by Parent - jnewm
5   3/19/2015
Both our kids attended this school, and we are very happy with the services provided. They have a great sports program, great music and fine art education, and JROTC activities. The faculty was always very supportive, and the technology applied is state of the art.
- Posted by Parent - atolk

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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