Nansemond River High

Summary:

Nansemond River High is a public magnet high school located in Suffolk, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,698 students. This school consistently outperforms the Suffolk City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in several key subject areas, including writing, math, science, and English.

Nansemond River High's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups as well. The school ranks highly for African American, Hispanic, White, and low-income students, indicating a focus on equity and supporting the academic success of traditionally underserved populations. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 104 and 215 out of 327 Virginia high schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 136 out of 329 schools, suggesting that maintaining a consistently high ranking may be a challenge.

Compared to nearby schools, Nansemond River High generally outperforms its peers, particularly within the Suffolk City Public Schools district. However, some schools in the surrounding area, such as Grassfield High in Chesapeake, demonstrate even higher levels of academic achievement, suggesting that Nansemond River High has room for continued improvement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 3301 Nansemond Pkwy
       Suffolk, VA  23434


(757) 923-4101

District: Suffolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,730 Help


Feeder schools for Nansemond River High:

Elementary:    Creekside Elementary
    Florence Bowser Elementary
    Nansemond Parkway Elementary
    Northern Shores Elementary
Middle:    Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
    John Yeates Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  1,681

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.0%
White:
30.5%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nansemond River High ranks better than 58.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nansemond River 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 Nansemond River High has the largest high school student body size in the Suffolk City Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (51%), White (30.5%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nansemond River High is 15.4. 1 high schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nansemond River High is $7,730, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nansemond River High:

SchoolDigger ranks Nansemond River High 136th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Nansemond River High in the ranking list.)

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Suffolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffolk City Public Schools 66th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nansemond River High

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Rank History for all students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.90 227th 308 26.3%
2006 45.53 190th 314 39.5%
2007 50.74 146th 313 53.4%
2008 48.34 157th 316 50.3%
2009 43.69 193rd 313 38.3%
2010 46.99 189th 317 40.4%
2011 44.66 189th 320 40.9%
2012 50.93 151st 321 53.0%
2013 44.92 182nd 321 43.3%
2014 52.28 127th 322 60.6%
2015 49.74 152nd 322 52.8%
2016 49.18 162nd 321 49.5%
2017 53.99 133rd 324 59.0%
2018 48.18 174th 326 46.6%
2019 56.87 104th 327 68.2%
2021 36.63 215th 327 34.3%
2022 52.43 138th 325 57.5%
2023 54.62 172nd 326 47.2%
2024 61.57 136th 329 58.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.87 71st 193 63.2%
2024 64.11 64th 198 67.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.11 82nd 320 74.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.24 203rd 320 36.6%
2024 55.30 167th 322 48.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.10 149th 249 40.2%
2024 34.94 180th 253 28.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.46 72nd 92 21.7%
2024 58.24 38th 92 58.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.74 146th 321 54.5%
2024 66.08 105th 322 67.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.10 75th 118 36.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.22 88th 240 63.3%
2024 68.15 65th 249 73.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.21 48th 232 79.3%
2024 61.01 77th 233 67.0%
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Rank History for White students at Nansemond River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.36 181st 315 42.5%
2024 67.95 82nd 314 73.9%
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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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by a student
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Open Quote Nansemond River school is the best the staff and students are awesome. I am freshman to suffolk schools and 9th grade. They have made my new year so much fun. I can't wait to go back to school tomorrow. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nansemond River High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1223 1223
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1229 1229
1993 541 738 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1291
1994 543 795 8 2 6 n/a n/a 0 1354
1995 594 839 8 7 6 n/a n/a 0 1454
1996 594 839 8 7 6 n/a n/a 0 1454
1997 596 899 13 11 8 n/a n/a 0 1527
1998 620 939 15 13 7 n/a n/a 0 1594
1999 638 1055 14 18 10 n/a n/a 0 1735
2000 558 793 16 19 3 n/a n/a -4 1385
2001 591 770 13 17 4 n/a n/a 0 1395
2002 680 862 18 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1575
2003 680 862 18 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1575
2004 716 902 20 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1657
2005 575 670 20 13 4 n/a n/a 6 1288
2006 528 653 23 24 4 n/a n/a 5 1237
2007 495 673 23 28 5 n/a n/a 11 1235
2008 534 769 26 25 4 n/a n/a 7 1365
2009 521 773 25 33 4 n/a n/a 8 1364
2010 522 779 26 41 4 n/a n/a 8 1380
2011 514 814 33 46 3 0 36 0 1446
2012 567 776 32 53 3 2 52 0 1485
2013 574 765 28 71 2 2 70 0 1512
2014 596 738 29 74 3 4 82 0 1526
2015 620 720 31 91 4 4 76 0 1546
2016 579 756 32 92 7 3 70 0 1539
2017 550 736 38 94 4 2 69 0 1493
2018 573 754 38 101 4 3 80 0 1553
2019 560 777 43 101 3 4 81 0 1569
2020 601 773 37 102 2 4 83 0 1602
2021 602 837 36 108 3 4 98 0 1688
2022 559 810 39 139 4 8 103 0 1662
2023 537 863 28 145 4 5 116 0 1698
2024 513 858 37 134 6 7 126 0 1681

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 Nansemond River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1223 72.9 16.7 n/a
1992 1229 74.2 16.5 n/a
1993 1291 75.0 17.2 n/a
1994 1354 153.7 n/a 33.1
1995 1454 n/a 0.0 33.4
1996 1454 n/a 0.0 33.4
1997 1527 n/a 0.0 31
1998 1594 n/a 0.0 29.2
1999 1735 93.0 18.7 32.2
2000 1385 n/a 0.0 25.1
2001 1395 91.0 15.3 24.4
2002 1575 111.0 14.2 28.3
2003 1575 111.0 14.2 28.3
2004 1657 107.0 15.5 25.4
2005 1288 107.0 12.0 22
2006 1237 83.0 14.9 20.7
2007 1235 86.9 14.2 16.5
2008 1365 67.6 20.2 16.9
2009 1364 70.5 19.3 19.3
2010 1380 69.0 20.0 22.7
2011 1446 69.5 20.8 21.8
2012 1485 91.7 16.1 23.3
2013 1512 88.2 17.1 26.7
2014 1526 93.5 16.3 24.3
2015 1546 91.0 16.9 22.3
2016 1539 95.0 16.2 23
2017 1493 96.7 15.4 25.4
2018 1553 98.4 15.7 26.5
2019 1569 100.3 15.6 28
2020 1602 102.5 15.6 23.8
2021 1688 101.2 16.6 n/a
2022 1662 99.7 16.6 22.9
2023 1698 109.2 15.5 64.3
2024 1681 109.0 15.4 67.6

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 Nansemond River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1223 72.9 16.7 n/a
1992 1229 74.2 16.5 n/a
1993 1291 75.0 17.2 n/a
1994 1354 153.7 n/a 33.1
1995 1454 n/a 0.0 33.4
1996 1454 n/a 0.0 33.4
1997 1527 n/a 0.0 31
1998 1594 n/a 0.0 29.2
1999 1735 93.0 18.7 32.2
2000 1385 n/a 0.0 25.1
2001 1395 91.0 15.3 24.4
2002 1575 111.0 14.2 28.3
2003 1575 111.0 14.2 28.3
2004 1657 107.0 15.5 25.4
2005 1288 107.0 12.0 22
2006 1237 83.0 14.9 20.7
2007 1235 86.9 14.2 16.5
2008 1365 67.6 20.2 16.9
2009 1364 70.5 19.3 19.3
2010 1380 69.0 20.0 22.7
2011 1446 69.5 20.8 21.8
2012 1485 91.7 16.1 23.3
2013 1512 88.2 17.1 26.7
2014 1526 93.5 16.3 24.3
2015 1546 91.0 16.9 22.3
2016 1539 95.0 16.2 23
2017 1493 96.7 15.4 25.4
2018 1553 98.4 15.7 26.5
2019 1569 100.3 15.6 28
2020 1602 102.5 15.6 23.8
2021 1688 101.2 16.6 n/a
2022 1662 99.7 16.6 22.9
2023 1698 109.2 15.5 64.3
2024 1681 109.0 15.4 67.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nansemond River High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $173 (2.5%) $6,627 (97.5%) $6,800
2020 $182 (2.6%) $6,747 (97.4%) $6,929
2021 $264 (3.4%) $7,466 (96.6%) $7,730

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nansemond River High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 327 High schoolsRanks 172nd of 326 High schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Nansemond River High)8577
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Suffolk City Public Schools)7869
 9%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Nansemond River High)8781
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Suffolk City Public Schools)8577
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Nansemond River High)8675
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Suffolk City Public Schools)9074
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Nansemond River High)9189
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Suffolk City Public Schools)9179
 12%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Nansemond River High)8965
 24%
   End of Course Biology (Suffolk City Public Schools)8558
 27%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Nansemond River High)9070
 20%
   End of Course Earth Science (Suffolk City Public Schools)8875
 13%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Nansemond River High)8889
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)8584
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Nansemond River High)50100
 50%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Nansemond River High)7040
 30%
   End of Course VA and US History (Suffolk City Public Schools)6125
 36%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Nansemond River High)8866
 22%
   End of Course World History I (Suffolk City Public Schools)7752
 25%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Nansemond River High)8627
 59%
   End of Course World History II (Suffolk City Public Schools)8218
 64%
   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 Students15691698
 8.2%
African American777863
 11.1%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian4328
 34.9%
Hispanic101145
 43.6%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White560537
 4.1%
Two or More Races81116
 43.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%64.3%
 36.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,681 students attended Nansemond River High.

Students at Nansemond River High are 51% African American, 31% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Nansemond River High ranks 136th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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