CHURCHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Churchland High is a public high school that is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools school district, located in Portsmouth, VA with about 1,418 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 92 teachers, Churchland High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Churchland High School, located on Cedar Lane in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Portsmouth Public Schools district. Known for its distinct "Trucker" mascot, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs designed to foster school spirit and personal growth.
The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, offering various career and technical education pathways as well as advanced academic coursework. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and a supportive social environment, Churchland High aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary for success in higher education and the modern workforce, while maintaining a strong sense of pride and tradition within the Portsmouth community.
For more information, contact Churchland High at (757) 686-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portsmouth, VA 23703-2074
(757) 686-2500
CHURCHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Portsmouth, VA with about 1,418 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Portsmouth City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,418
- Teachers:
- 92.7
- 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 1,418 students
- Black or African American
- 67.8%
- White
- 22.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.