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Grassfield High

Q: Is Grassfield High a good school?

Yes! Grassfield High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9 th of 331 Virginia high schools.

Q: How many students attend Grassfield High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,345 students attended Grassfield High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Grassfield High?

Students at Grassfield High are 55% White, 15% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Q: What schools feed into Grassfield High?

Grassfield High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cedar Road Elementary Elementary : Grassfield Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 331 Virginia High Schools

Better than 97% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Grassfield High is a large public high school in Chesapeake, VA, serving 2,345 students in grades 9–12 as part of Chesapeake City Public Schools. The school is consistently ranked among the very best in the state, currently placing 9th out of 331 Virginia high schools with a 5-star rating, and has remained in the top 15 for several consecutive years. When comparing nearby schools, only Hickory High ranks in a similar tier at 16th, while other local schools like Great Bridge High (71st) and Oscar F. Smith High (195th) trail significantly.

Academically, Grassfield posts exceptional SOL proficiency rates that far exceed state averages, especially in early high school coursework where 9th graders show near-universal proficiency in Algebra I, Biology, and Geography. The school also boasts a 96.9% graduation rate, a dropout rate of just 1.5%, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 6.0%—less than half the state average of 14.8%. Impressively, Grassfield achieves these results while spending $9,634 per student, the lowest among nearby schools, and maintaining a higher student-teacher ratio of 15:1. By comparison, several lower-performing neighboring schools spend considerably more, such as Tallwood High at $13,464 and Deep Creek High at $11,378.

What truly distinguishes Grassfield is its exceptional performance across nearly every student subgroup. The school ranks 3rd in Virginia for students with disabilities, 7th for African American students, and 7th for Hispanic students—all in the 97th percentile or higher statewide. Low-socioeconomic-status students also rank in the 95th percentile, signaling strong equity in outcomes. While the school's relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 13.09% suggests an advantaged demographic profile, its success with vulnerable populations indicates effective inclusive practices and targeted support. The only relative soft spots are in 11th-grade VA & U.S. History proficiency (31.25%) and a slight recent dip for military-connected students, but these are minor concerns in an otherwise outstanding profile.

2,345

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,351

Per pupil spending ?

13.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323

(757) 558-4749

District: Chesapeake City Public Schools

Feeder schools for Grassfield High:

Elementary:	Cedar Road Elementary
	Grassfield Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

African American:

15.1%

Hispanic:

13.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (93% vs 77% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Virginia high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (94%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school93%

District avg82%

Virginia avg77%

9^th of 331

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7High Schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools

34^th of 131Chesapeake City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	9 of 331	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	85.1	6 of 328	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	86.4	6 of 329	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.8	4 of 326	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	82.0	7 of 325	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	76.1	15 of 327	95.4%	★★★★★
2019	83.3	5 of 327	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	82.6	4 of 326	98.8%	★★★★★
2017	82.3	3 of 324	99.1%	★★★★★
2016	83.5	3 of 321	99.1%	★★★★★
2015	81.9	3 of 322	99.1%	★★★★★
2014	81.1	7 of 322	97.8%	★★★★★
2013	84.5	6 of 321	98.1%	★★★★★
2012	80.7	6 of 321	98.1%	★★★★★
2011	75.8	26 of 320	91.9%	★★★★★
2010	75.6	19 of 317	94.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.3	7 of 242	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	88.6	8 of 245	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	89.3	7 of 249	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	6 of 240	97.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	15 of 120	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	83.3	2 of 125	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	80.4	9 of 118	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	7 of 120	94.2%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	93.2	3 of 252	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	3 of 253	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	2 of 249	99.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	5 of 322	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	85.6	8 of 321	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	85.9	6 of 322	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	5 of 320	98.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	88.4	7 of 242	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	90.2	6 of 236	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	4 of 233	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	90.8	4 of 232	98.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	83.6	15 of 321	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	87.1	9 of 324	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.6	8 of 320	97.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	85.3	7 of 325	97.8%	★★★★★
2025	86.2	7 of 322	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	87.2	6 of 322	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	85.1	7 of 321	97.8%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	14 of 105	86.7%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	6 of 98	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	77.2	4 of 92	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	73.9	13 of 92	85.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	81.0	9 of 196	95.4%	★★★★★
2025	83.6	11 of 198	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	84.4	3 of 198	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	80.4	14 of 193	92.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	81.5	9 of 312	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	80.5	13 of 313	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	81.0	15 of 314	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	80.9	11 of 315	96.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2026)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)98th percentile~ school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)97th percentile~ school

African American (2026)97th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)97th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)95th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)88th percentile-10 vs school

Military Connected (2026)87th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Geography100%+30 vs state

Algebra II98%+10 vs state

Algebra I97%+18 vs state

English Reading96%+10 vs state

World History I95%+24 vs state

Biology93%+16 vs state

Geometry93%+16 vs state

Writing92%+16 vs state

Earth Science67%+4 vs state

World History II44%+8 vs state

VA and US History31%-6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Amazing school! Teachers take pride in their students and their performances. They genuinely care. Academically & athletically Grassfield is a competitive!!!! Highly recommended! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

OUTSTANDING SCHOOL, FACULTY, AND STUDENT SPIRIT!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)				SOL Geometry (2026)				SOL Algebra I (2026)				SOL Algebra II (2026)				SOL Chemistry (2026)				SOL Biology (2026)				SOL Earth Science (2026)				SOL English Reading (2026)				SOL Geography (2026)				SOL VA and US History (2026)				SOL World History I (2026)				SOL World History II (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 9th Grade	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 12th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Algebra II 12th Grade	SOL Chemistry 9th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 11th Grade	SOL Chemistry 12th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL Geography 11th Grade	SOL Geography 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL World History II 11th Grade	SOL World History II 12th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grassfield High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2007 Grizzly Trail	Chesapeake	23323	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 558-4749	2,345	155	15.0	13.1%	1,294 (55.2%)	354 (15.1%)	321 (13.7%)	129 (5.5%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	236 (10.1%)	84.3	9^th of 331 public high schools	97.3%		85.1	6^th of 328 public high schools	98.2%	3		492.0	92.0	100.0	96.9	61.1	< 50%	< 50%	98.9	83.9	424.0	412.0	99.0	90.9	386.0	< 50%		≥ 50%	420.0	< 50%	98.8	87.4	63.6	66.7	86.4	50.0	57.1	407.0		476.0	96.2	84.2	100.0	≥ 50%				< 50%	31.3	463.0	95.4	85.0	≥ 50%	< 50%		44.4	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	$10,351	$189	$10,162
Deep Creek High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2900 Margaret Booker Dr	Chesapeake	23323	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 558-5302	1,691	121	13.9	72.3%	585 (34.6%)	624 (36.9%)	245 (14.5%)	58 (3.4%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	168 (9.9%)	54.6	180^th of 331 public high schools	45.6%		61.4	133^rd of 328 public high schools	59.5%	47		370.0	79.4	52.6	90.9	386.0	375.0	< 50%	84.5	65.6	402.0	417.0	94.3		≥ 50%				< 50%		93.8	67.9	52.9	88.9	455.0	384.0	≥ 50%	< 50%		≥ 50%	86.5	62.5	92.7	≥ 50%				< 50%	22.4	50.0	73.0	64.9	388.0	90.0		376.0	< 50%		$11,452	$218	$11,234
Oscar F. Smith High	Public	9-12	1994 Tiger Dr	Chesapeake	23320	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 548-0696	2,264	178	12.7	71.4%	388 (17.1%)	1,223 (54.0%)	398 (17.6%)	53 (2.3%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	189 (8.3%)	50.7	195^th of 331 public high schools	41.1%		49.8	202^nd of 328 public high schools	38.4%	7	< 50%	386.0	71.3	74.6	90.5	388.0	< 50%	< 50%	88.5	62.9	50.0	60.0	90.5	< 50%	< 50%	< 50%		< 50%	386.0	< 50%	91.6	74.2	74.2	74.4	60.0	61.5	387.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	387.0	83.5	58.3	83.3	392.0	394.0		≥ 50%	373.0	40.5	61.9	66.1	68.4	72.7	408.0	98.4	38.9	374.0	< 50%	$11,726	$313	$11,412
Great Bridge High	Public	9-12	301 West Hanbury Rd	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 482-5191	1,491	113	13.1	20.2%	873 (58.6%)	254 (17.0%)	179 (12.0%)	30 (2.0%)	7 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	143 (9.6%)	72.9	71^st of 331 public high schools	78.5%		71.5	80^th of 328 public high schools	75.6%	9		≥ 50%	84.4	79.2	86.3	66.7	≥ 50%	368.0	90.7	72.7	428.0	405.0	95.9		420.0			≥ 50%	≥ 50%		95.4	76.8	69.2	425.0	< 50%	≥ 50%	405.0	453.0		≥ 50%	91.3	92.3	432.0	435.0			< 50%	< 50%	33.3	397.0	91.9	73.7	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		52.4	≥ 50%		$13,805	$378	$13,426
Indian River High	Public	9-12	1969 Braves Trl	Chesapeake	23325	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 578-7000	1,634	132	12.3	72.6%	379 (23.2%)	816 (49.9%)	206 (12.6%)	52 (3.2%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	174 (10.6%)	48.3	210^th of 331 public high schools	36.6%		53.6	177^th of 328 public high schools	46.0%	33		428.0	76.1	32.0	84.0	53.9	365.0	359.0	92.0	69.8	383.0	70.0	95.2	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%		≥ 50%	< 50%	< 50%	85.4	59.8	50.0	69.2	75.0	60.0	60.0	377.0		≥ 50%	84.6	73.1	≥ 50%	57.1	427.0	≥ 50%		< 50%	27.4	377.0	72.9	52.0	406.0	≥ 50%		33.3	≥ 50%		$12,696	$257	$12,439
Hickory High	Public	9-12	1996 Hawk Blvd	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 421-4295	1,600	111	14.3	11.6%	1,185 (74.1%)	78 (4.9%)	161 (10.1%)	53 (3.3%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	116 (7.3%)	81.1	16^th of 331 public high schools	95.2%		82.8	11^th of 328 public high schools	96.6%	5		≥ 50%	90.1	61.5	98.8	61.5	< 50%		94.3	77.8	427.0		100.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%			≥ 50%	427.0		96.8	75.9	85.0	407.0	417.0	58.3	66.7	396.0		≥ 50%	95.8	69.2	100.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%			≥ 50%	36.0	≥ 50%	92.9	50.0				39.3	≥ 50%		$11,997	$198	$11,799
Manor High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1401 Elmhurst Ln	Portsmouth	23701	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 465-2907	1,149	100	11.4	—	239 (20.8%)	739 (64.3%)	91 (7.9%)	8 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (5.8%)	52	189^th of 331 public high schools	42.9%		47	215^th of 328 public high schools	34.5%	26		54.6	63.6	88.7	90.2	57.1	368.0	≥ 50%	74.4	72.2	437.0	94.4	94.4	≥ 50%							88.1	79.3	75.9	88.9		≥ 50%	< 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%	63.6	78.9	84.6					< 50%	≥ 50%	386.0	< 50%	80.8	83.3	70.7	94.3		≥ 50%	< 50%		$12,399	$1,398	$11,001
I.C. Norcom High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1801 London Blvd	Portsmouth	23704	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 393-5442	1,009	75	13.4	—	42 (4.2%)	883 (87.5%)	41 (4.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.5%)	46.7	216^th of 331 public high schools	34.7%		42.3	241^st of 328 public high schools	26.5%	25		361.0	60.7	69.3	91.4	380.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	73.4	81.3	468.0	83.3	83.3	< 50%	465.0	< 50%		< 50%	405.0		87.9	71.9	72.2	90.7				≥ 50%	≥ 50%	60.0	85.0	88.1						≥ 50%	386.0		72.6	79.3	78.6	100.0	< 50%	356.0			$13,184	$1,822	$11,362
Tallwood High	Public	9-12	1668 Kempsville Rd	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-5700	1,890	117	16.0	43.6%	663 (35.1%)	617 (32.6%)	234 (12.4%)	159 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.5%)	207 (11.0%)	69.4	89^th of 331 public high schools	73.1%		65	116^th of 328 public high schools	64.6%	27		424.0	82.8	62.1	92.0	72.7	≥ 50%		91.8	89.5	81.8	425.0	97.9	420.0	≥ 50%		≥ 50%				92.5	67.7	50.0	91.3				≥ 50%		445.0	92.7	74.2	97.3	447.0	≥ 50%	450.0			378.0	≥ 50%	376.0	< 50%	≥ 50%	485.0	≥ 50%	384.0	≥ 50%		$13,401	$441	$12,960
Booker T Washington High	Public	9-12	1111 Park Ave	Norfolk	23504	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 628-3575	904	75	12.0	92.7%	64 (7.1%)	691 (76.4%)	94 (10.4%)	12 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.4%)	18.8	312^th of 331 public high schools	5.7%		15	319^th of 328 public high schools	2.7%	7	< 50%	35.7	52.0	66.7	53.3	388.0	≥ 50%		57.1	61.1	463.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%			≥ 50%	< 50%		51.4	59.6	65.5	68.4	52.0	50.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%	69.6	72.6	65.4	47.5	68.2	426.0	451.0	410.0	39.1	56.9	412.0	50.9	42.3	437.0	< 50%					$14,283	$758	$13,525

Frequently Asked Questions about Grassfield High

How many students attend Grassfield High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,345 students attended Grassfield High.

Is Grassfield High a good school?

Yes! Grassfield High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 331 Virginia high schools.

What district is Grassfield High in?

Chesapeake City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Grassfield High?

Students at Grassfield High are 55% White, 15% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What schools feed into Grassfield High?

Grassfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cedar Road Elementary
Elementary : Grassfield Elementary

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