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I.C. Norcom High

PublicGrades 9–12
Portsmouth, Virginia · Portsmouth City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,027
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
I.C. Norcom
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
1,027
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
100%+34.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

I.C. Norcom High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Portsmouth, Virginia. The school enrolls 1,027 students. It is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPortsmouth City Public Schools
County51740
CityPortsmouth
ZIP23704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510300001250

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,027

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)