Lloyd C. Bird High School is a public high school in Chesterfield, an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It is part of Chesterfield County Public Schools and is located at 10301 Courthouse Road. It is named for former Virginia state senator Lloyd C. Bird.
Serving 2,131 students in grades 9-12, Lloyd C. Bird High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lloyd C. Bird High serves the eastern part of Chesterfield, VA, covering an area of approximately 22.8 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lloyd C. Bird High School's student population of 2,131 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,131 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lloyd C. Bird High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lloyd C. Bird High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Skyhawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lloyd C. Bird High School's ranking?
Lloyd C. Bird High School is ranked #916 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lloyd C. Bird High School often compared to?
Lloyd C. Bird High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lloyd C. Bird High School?
The graduation rate of Lloyd C. Bird High School is 85%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Lloyd C. Bird High School?
2,131 students attend Lloyd C. Bird High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lloyd C. Bird High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lloyd C. Bird High School?
Lloyd C. Bird High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lloyd C. Bird High School offer ?
Lloyd C. Bird High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lloyd C. Bird High School part of?
Lloyd C. Bird High School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I WENT TO BIRD FROM 1985 TO 1989 AND IT WAS THE BEST SCHOOL I HAVE EVER KNOWN. I HAD THE BEST OF THE BEST TEACHERS AND GUIDANCE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECCOMEND THIS SCHOOL TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS AROUND THIS AREA. THE STAFF IS WONDERFUL!
5 10/10/2025
Graduated 2007. We were the last class for all the good stuff! Mr. Tylus, pizza, soda, ect.... It was definitely a great school! Better than the others. What's the word? L C BIRD!!!!!
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