MATOACA HIGH SCHOOL
Matoaca High is a public high school that is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools school district, located in Chesterfield, VA with about 1,702 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 114 teachers, Matoaca High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Matoaca High School, located in Chesterfield, Virginia, serves as a comprehensive public high school dedicated to preparing students for college and career readiness. As part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, the school offers a rigorous academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and various specialized electives designed to challenge students and foster intellectual growth. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on developing well-rounded citizens through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and modern technological integration.
Beyond its academic focus, Matoaca High School prides itself on a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, the performing arts, and a wide array of service-based clubs. The school is known for its strong school spirit and its ability to cultivate a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests. By balancing academic achievement with leadership development and community engagement, Matoaca High aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills and social awareness necessary for success in their post-secondary endeavors.
For more information, contact Matoaca High at (804) 590-3108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
MATOACA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Chesterfield, VA with about 1,702 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,702
- Teachers:
- 114.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,702 students
- White
- 49.3%
- Black or African American
- 39.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.