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#1219 of 1,851 schools in VA
I.c. Norcom High
High School · Portsmouth City Public Schools · Portsmouth, VA
A Portsmouth City Public Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1801 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704
- Math 71% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at I.c. Norcom High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where I.c. Norcom 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portsmouth), 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
$44,739
Median home value
$197,400
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
38%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Harbor Point Behavior Health CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| The Hague SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 9–11 | 1.9 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Portsmouth City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
I.c. Norcom High is listed in Portsmouth City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About I.c. Norcom High
I.c. Norcom High is a public high school in Portsmouth, VA, part of Portsmouth City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,027 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,219 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about I.c. Norcom High
What grades does I.c. Norcom High serve?
I.c. Norcom High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend I.c. Norcom High?
I.c. Norcom High has an enrollment of approximately 1,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at I.c. Norcom High?
The student-teacher ratio at I.c. Norcom High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does I.c. Norcom High rank in VA?
I.c. Norcom High ranks #1,219 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is I.c. Norcom High's MySchoolScout rating?
I.c. Norcom High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 I.c. Norcom High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, I.c. Norcom High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is I.c. Norcom High a charter school?
No, I.c. Norcom High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is I.c. Norcom High a Title I school?
No, I.c. Norcom High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for I.c. Norcom High?
100.1% of students at I.c. Norcom 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
- 1,027
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Portsmouth city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (757) 393-5442
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23704)
- 19,235
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 23704; 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
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