I.C. Norcom High

1,009 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

I.C. Norcom High School, located on London Boulevard in Portsmouth, Virginia, is a historic institution with a deep-rooted legacy in the local community. As a cornerstone of the Portsmouth Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its rich heritage and its ongoing commitment to academic, athletic, and extracurricular excellence. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the modern workforce, fostering a culture of school pride that is often passed down through generations of families in the area.

Beyond its academic offerings, I.C. Norcom is widely recognized for its strong tradition of competitive sports and community engagement. The school’s athletic programs, particularly its basketball and football teams, have frequently garnered regional attention, contributing to a vibrant campus life. By maintaining a focus on tradition while adapting to the needs of contemporary students, I.C. Norcom remains a pivotal landmark in Portsmouth, dedicated to shaping the future of its students through both classroom instruction and holistic personal development.

1,009

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for I.C. Norcom High
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	41
Black	883
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
883 (87.5%)
White
42 (4.2%)
Hispanic
41 (4.1%)
Two or More
35 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)393-5442
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,016
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 9 275

Grade 10 269

Grade 11 224

Grade 12 241