School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (97-98)
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Asian
(97-98)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(97-98)n/a
4%
Black
(97-98)92%
27%
White
(97-98)8%
65%
Hawaiian
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (96-97)
47%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Peninsula Marine Institute?
25 students attend Peninsula Marine Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Peninsula Marine Institute students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What school district is Peninsula Marine Institute part of?
Peninsula Marine Institute is part of Newport News City Public Schools.
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