NANSEMOND RIVER HIGH

1,698 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nansemond River High School, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of the Suffolk Public Schools division, the institution is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering student growth through a diverse range of programs. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective options designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Nansemond River High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular landscape, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on cultivating a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their individual interests and talents. By blending traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to meet the challenges of a global society.

1,698

Total Students

109.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NANSEMOND RIVER HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	537
Hispanic	145
Black	863
Asian	28
Two or More	116
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Black
863 (50.8 %)
White
537 (31.6 %)
Hispanic
145 (8.5 %)
Two or More
116 (6.8 %)
Asian
28 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)923-4101
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 514

Grade 10 456

Grade 11 409

Grade 12 319