I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL
I.C. Norcom High is a public high school that is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools school district, located in Portsmouth, VA with about 1,092 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 79 teachers, I.C. Norcom High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
I.C. Norcom High School, located on London Boulevard in Portsmouth, Virginia, is a historic institution with a deep-rooted legacy in the local community. As a cornerstone of the Portsmouth Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its rich heritage and its ongoing commitment to academic, athletic, and extracurricular excellence. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the modern workforce, fostering a culture of school pride that is often passed down through generations of families in the area.
Beyond its academic offerings, I.C. Norcom is widely recognized for its strong tradition of competitive sports and community engagement. The school’s athletic programs, particularly its basketball and football teams, have frequently garnered regional attention, contributing to a vibrant campus life. By maintaining a focus on tradition while adapting to the needs of contemporary students, I.C. Norcom remains a pivotal landmark in Portsmouth, dedicated to shaping the future of its students through both classroom instruction and holistic personal development.
For more information, contact I.C. Norcom High at (757) 393-5442 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portsmouth, VA 23704-2135
(757) 393-5442
I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Portsmouth, VA with about 1,092 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:
- 1,092
- Teachers:
- 79.35
- 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 1,092 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.6%
- White
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.