Chesapeake City Public Schools School District

The Chesapeake City Public Schools School District is located in Chesapeake, VA and includes 47 schools that serve 39,763 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Chesapeake City Public Schools School District spends $9,100 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Chesapeake City Public Schools School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the VA state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Chesapeake City Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Chesapeake City Public Schools School District, 18% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Chesapeake City Public Schools School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.