Denbigh High

denbigh.nn.k12.va.us/

1,269 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Denbigh High School, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Newport News Public Schools district. Known for its diverse student body and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous core coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and personal development.

In addition to its traditional academic programming, Denbigh High School is recognized for its commitment to student support and career readiness. The school provides various resources and initiatives aimed at ensuring equitable access to learning, including specialized programs that cater to different academic needs and interests. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Newport News community and utilizing its location on Denbigh Boulevard as a hub for student activity, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive environment that encourages students to graduate as responsible, productive citizens.

1,269

Total Students

88.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denbigh High
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	275
Black	615
Asian	31
Two or More	85
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Black
615 (48.5%)
Hispanic
275 (21.7%)
White
257 (20.3%)
Two or More
85 (6.7%)
Asian
31 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)886-7700
Website:	http://denbigh.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,208
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 9 413

Grade 10 308

Grade 11 275

Grade 12 273