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#255 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 14% in state

Grassfield High

High School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA

A Chesapeake City Public Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  • Math 95% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 96% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency96% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)85% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation27.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$15,274
Chronic Absenteeism6.5%

Students at Grassfield High score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency95%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency96%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 96% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2017
ELA
97%
2018
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2019
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2025
Math
95%
ELA
96%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Grassfield High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 14Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,087/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,912

Median home value

$360,500

Median rent

$1,590/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.5% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deep Creek HighEnrollment path unverified7.19–123.3 mi1,638Compare →
Oscar F. Smith HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–123.9 mi2,313Compare →
Great Bridge HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–124.7 mi1,530Compare →
Hickory HighEnrollment path unverified8.59–12Not available1,606Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chesapeake City Public Schools

Schools in district
48
Rank in district
#4 of 45
District spending per student
$15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grassfield High is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grassfield High

Grassfield High is a public high school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 2,306 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grassfield High

What grades does Grassfield High serve?

Grassfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grassfield High?

Grassfield High has an enrollment of approximately 2,306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Grassfield High is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grassfield High rank in VA?

Grassfield High ranks #255 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Grassfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

Grassfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grassfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grassfield High has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grassfield High a charter school?

No, Grassfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grassfield High a Title I school?

No, Grassfield High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grassfield High?

17.0% of students at Grassfield High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,306
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
144
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Chesapeake city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 23323)
43,383
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
36.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23323; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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