Grassfield High

2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323

2,345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grassfield High School, located in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. Since opening its doors in 2007, the school has established a reputation for academic rigor and a comprehensive educational environment. It is a part of the Chesapeake Public Schools district and is well-regarded for its modern facilities, which were designed to accommodate a growing student population while supporting a wide array of extracurricular activities, including strong athletic programs and diverse student organizations.

Beyond its physical campus, Grassfield High is known for fostering a competitive and supportive culture that emphasizes college readiness and community involvement. The school offers a variety of advanced placement courses and specialized academic programs, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success. With its "Grizzly" mascot and spirited school pride, Grassfield remains a central pillar of its Chesapeake community, balancing high academic expectations with a broad range of opportunities for student development.

2,345

Total Students

155.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grassfield High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,294
Hispanic	321
Black	354
Asian	129
Two or More	236
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,294 (55.2%)
Black
354 (15.1%)
Hispanic
321 (13.7%)
Two or More
236 (10.1%)
Asian
129 (5.5%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)558-4749
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	155.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 9 584

Grade 10 574

Grade 11 604

Grade 12 583