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Colonial Heights city

Virginia · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 2,843 students, in a county of 18,352 residents.

Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,843
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,505
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.2%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
2,843 students · 1 district in Colonial Heights city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Colonial Heights city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
66%
Hispanic
8%
Black
19%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
50%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
24%
Asian
3%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.6% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGHColonial HeightsHigh09-12876·
Tussing ElementaryColonial HeightsElementaryPK-05623·
COLONIAL HEIGHTS MIDDLEColonial HeightsMiddle06-08598·
Lakeview ElementaryColonial HeightsElementaryPK-05415·
North ElementaryColonial HeightsElementaryPK-05331·
Colonial Heights Technical CenterColonial HeightsNot applicableN -N ··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Colonial Heights city?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Colonial Heights city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 2,843.
How many high schools are in Colonial Heights city?
Colonial Heights city, Virginia has 1 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Colonial Heights city?
Colonial Heights City Public Schools is the largest school district in Colonial Heights city, serving approximately 2,843 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Colonial Heights city?
Colonial Heights city has roughly 18,352 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Colonial Heights city?
Median household income in Colonial Heights city is $76,505, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Colonial Heights city?
Approximately 28.0% of adults 25 and older in Colonial Heights city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Colonial Heights city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 85.2% of students in Colonial Heights city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colonial Heights city schools?
Across Colonial Heights city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Colonial Heights city?
Colonial Heights city residents are approximately 66% White, 8% Hispanic, 19% Black, 4% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Colonial Heights city is owner-occupied?
Colonial Heights city has about 8,114 housing units, of which roughly 68.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data