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Chesapeake City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
45
Schools
40,769
Students
$15,216
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
44.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
90.5%
Graduation Rate
+4.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chesapeake City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 40,769 students across 45 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 10 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,216 is near the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (45)
Elementary Schools28 schools
Middle Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CRESTWOOD MIDDLE06–08553
DEEP CREEK MIDDLE06–08770
GREAT BRIDGE MIDDLE06–081,223
GREENBRIER MIDDLE06–08827
HICKORY MIDDLE06–081,336
Hugo A. Owens Middle06–081,315
INDIAN RIVER MIDDLE06–08736
JOLLIFF MIDDLE06–08702
OSCAR SMITH MIDDLE06–08958
WESTERN BRANCH MIDDLE06–08887
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DEEP CREEK HIGH09–121,597
GRASSFIELD HIGH09–122,314
GREAT BRIDGE HIGH09–121,624
HICKORY HIGH09–121,581
INDIAN RIVER HIGH09–121,701
Oscar F. Smith High09–122,291
WESTERN BRANCH HIGH09–122,121
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,216Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
47%
State
42.6%
Local (property tax)
47.1%
Federal
10.3%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
45
Schools
40,769
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.5%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.5% graduation rate — 4.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 45 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Chesapeake City Public Schools has 45 public schools, serving a total of 40,769 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chesapeake City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chesapeake City Public Schools spend per student?
Chesapeake City Public Schools spends $15,216 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
45% of students in Chesapeake City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
No, Chesapeake City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chesapeake City Public Schools serve?
Chesapeake City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chesapeake City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chesapeake City Public Schools is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.