Churchland High

1,453 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Churchland High School, located on Cedar Lane in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Portsmouth Public Schools district. Known for its distinct "Trucker" mascot, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs designed to foster school spirit and personal growth.

The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, offering various career and technical education pathways as well as advanced academic coursework. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and a supportive social environment, Churchland High aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary for success in higher education and the modern workforce, while maintaining a strong sense of pride and tradition within the Portsmouth community.

1,453

Total Students

98.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Churchland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	87
Black	993
Asian	13
Two or More	78
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
993 (68.3%)
White
278 (19.1%)
Hispanic
87 (6.0%)
Two or More
78 (5.4%)
Asian
13 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)686-2500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,459
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 9 394

Grade 10 368

Grade 11 342

Grade 12 349