Grassfield High

Summary:

Grassfield High is a public magnet high school in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving 2,314 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools district, which is ranked 29th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

Grassfield High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade. The school excels across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10 in the state for female students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, multi-racial students, low socioeconomic status students, disabled students, and military-connected students. Grassfield High's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in a wide range of SOL assessments, including writing, geometry, algebra, biology, and English reading.

While Grassfield High outperforms the Chesapeake City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in most academic areas, some nearby schools, such as Hickory High and Great Bridge High, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in specific subject areas or for certain student subgroups. Grassfield High's consistent academic excellence, focus on equity and inclusion, and diverse student population make it an exceptional high school within the region.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 2007 Grizzly Trail
       Chesapeake, VA  23323


(757) 558-4749

District: Chesapeake City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,488 Help


Feeder schools for Grassfield High:

Elementary:    Cedar Road Elementary
    Grassfield Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  2,306

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
African American:
15.4%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grassfield High ranks better than 98.2% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grassfield High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Grassfield High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (15.4%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grassfield High is 16, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grassfield High is $8,488, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grassfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks Grassfield High 6th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Grassfield High in the ranking list.)

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Chesapeake City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesapeake City Public Schools 29th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grassfield High

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Rank History for all students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 75.57 19th 317 94.0%
2011 75.76 26th 320 91.9%
2012 80.65 6th 321 98.1%
2013 84.53 6th 321 98.1%
2014 81.12 7th 322 97.8%
2015 81.91 3rd 322 99.1%
2016 83.45 3rd 321 99.1%
2017 82.34 3rd 324 99.1%
2018 82.62 4th 326 98.8%
2019 83.27 5th 327 98.5%
2021 76.13 15th 327 95.4%
2022 82.00 7th 325 97.8%
2023 85.84 4th 326 98.8%
2024 86.44 6th 329 98.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.36 14th 193 92.7%
2024 84.44 3rd 198 98.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.62 8th 320 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.87 5th 320 98.4%
2024 85.95 6th 322 98.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.18 2nd 249 99.2%
2024 94.53 3rd 253 98.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.87 13th 92 85.9%
2024 77.24 4th 92 95.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.14 7th 321 97.8%
2024 87.22 6th 322 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.90 7th 120 94.2%
2024 80.44 9th 118 92.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.31 6th 240 97.5%
2024 89.25 7th 249 97.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.84 4th 232 98.3%
2024 92.95 4th 233 98.3%
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Rank History for White students at Grassfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.89 11th 315 96.5%
2024 81.04 15th 314 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Open Quote Amazing school! Teachers take pride in their students and their performances. They genuinely care. Academically & athletically Grassfield is a competitive!!!! Highly recommended! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Open Quote OUTSTANDING SCHOOL, FACULTY, AND STUDENT SPIRIT!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Grassfield High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 1111 485 54 54 2 n/a n/a 29 1735
2009 1413 558 72 60 8 n/a n/a 37 2148
2010 1438 567 86 76 7 n/a n/a 50 2224
2011 1328 441 60 126 5 4 142 0 2106
2012 1327 433 48 121 3 6 153 0 2091
2013 1308 419 51 128 5 6 152 0 2069
2014 1292 427 49 127 5 4 144 0 2048
2015 1330 424 41 130 5 5 159 0 2094
2016 1403 402 48 125 6 5 160 0 2149
2017 1361 366 54 139 7 4 176 0 2107
2018 1308 332 57 181 8 8 177 0 2071
2019 1454 345 86 224 12 9 173 0 2303
2020 1410 368 91 259 13 10 178 0 2329
2021 1312 374 89 258 7 11 181 0 2232
2022 1306 375 117 270 9 3 209 0 2289
2023 1288 381 119 288 8 3 227 0 2314
2024 1278 354 122 307 6 4 235 0 2306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grassfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1735 91.1 19.0 10.1
2009 2148 117.7 18.2 10.1
2010 2224 116.2 19.1 10.5
2011 2106 117.0 17.9 10.3
2012 2091 132.2 15.8 8.5
2013 2069 126.3 16.3 9.6
2014 2048 126.5 16.1 9.9
2015 2094 125.0 16.7 10.4
2016 2149 123.0 17.4 9.4
2017 2107 128.0 16.4 11.9
2018 2071 126.6 16.3 13
2019 2303 132.4 17.3 12.1
2020 2329 140.5 16.5 12.5
2021 2232 140.6 15.8 n/a
2022 2289 138.3 16.5 12.8
2023 2314 150.0 15.4 14.9
2024 2306 144.0 16.0 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grassfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1735 91.1 19.0 10.1
2009 2148 117.7 18.2 10.1
2010 2224 116.2 19.1 10.5
2011 2106 117.0 17.9 10.3
2012 2091 132.2 15.8 8.5
2013 2069 126.3 16.3 9.6
2014 2048 126.5 16.1 9.9
2015 2094 125.0 16.7 10.4
2016 2149 123.0 17.4 9.4
2017 2107 128.0 16.4 11.9
2018 2071 126.6 16.3 13
2019 2303 132.4 17.3 12.1
2020 2329 140.5 16.5 12.5
2021 2232 140.6 15.8 n/a
2022 2289 138.3 16.5 12.8
2023 2314 150.0 15.4 14.9
2024 2306 144.0 16.0 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grassfield High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $101 (1.4%) $7,107 (98.6%) $7,208
2020 $114 (1.6%) $6,812 (98.4%) $6,926
2021 $229 (2.7%) $8,260 (97.3%) $8,488

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grassfield High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 327 High schoolsRanks 4th of 326 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Grassfield High)9691
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8778
 9%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Grassfield High)9898
   End of Course Geometry (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9288
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Grassfield High)9388
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9187
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Grassfield High)9995
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9694
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Grassfield High)9580
 15%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9075
 15%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Grassfield High)9688
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8875
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Grassfield High)9689
 7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8683
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Grassfield High)9695
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Grassfield High)9072
 18%
   End of Course VA and US History (Chesapeake City Public Schools)7751
 26%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Grassfield High)9891
 7%
   End of Course World History I (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8975
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Grassfield High)9867
 31%
   End of Course World History II (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9155
 36%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23032314
 0.5%
African American345381
 10.4%
American Indian128
 33.3%
Asian86119
 38.4%
Hispanic224288
 28.6%
Pacific Islander93
 66.7%
White14541288
 11.4%
Two or More Races173227
 31.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.1%14.9%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grassfield High

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,306 students attended Grassfield High.

Grassfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cedar Road Elementary
Elementary : Grassfield Elementary

Yes! Grassfield High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 329 Virginia high schools.

Students at Grassfield High are 55% White, 15% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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