I. C. Norcom High School
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4.5 out of 5 | 13 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,399 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 296th out of 313 high schools in VA.
School Operational Details
- Magnet School
School District Details
- Portsmouth City Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,928
- Graduation Rate: 57.9%
- Dropout Rate: 7.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.6
- Enrolled Students: 15,289
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,399
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 68.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 682 (48.7%)
- Females: 717 (51.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 98 (7.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 724 (51.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 822 (58.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black | 1,344 | 96.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.5% |
| White | 45 | 3.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 423 | 30.2% |
| 10th Grade | 326 | 23.3% |
| 11th Grade | 345 | 24.7% |
| 12th Grade | 305 | 21.8% |
Source: VA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4.5
4.5 out of 5 | 13 Reviews
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13 reviews for I. C. Norcom High School
- Reviewed by Former Student on December 29, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I graduated from I.C. Norcom in 1961. I played Basketball and Baseball. Norcom was great then, and is even greater now. I missed my old teammates. If there are any players that played for "Sticky" Smith from '57 - '61. Please email me at ... [email protected].
Harold Atkinson
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on December 17, 2010
- Rating:
(2 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - can u send me my child Ciarra Anderson grades..thank you Ms.Anderson
- Reviewed by Former Student on December 15, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- "For you dear Norcom". What a great high school. I was there from 1976-1980. I survived Ms. Sawyer's English class. Thanks to all the wonderful science teachers who taught me the world of science. It allowed me to work in the science field. " WE KNOW WHO U ARE". Remember the words of A.T Edwards,our late principal. GO GREYHOUNDS.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 27, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I am looking for anyone who knew my mom Betty L. Waters. She attended I.C. Norcrom in 1956 and 1957.
- Reviewed by Former Student on October 20, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- My brother and I had the honor of attending Norcom from 1976-1979. Back then WNHS was blossoming under the leadership of Joe Phibbs. I talked with my mentor and teacher, James Butts, one day a year ago. He was the tough english teacher that demanded excellence. I hope he is alive and prospering. I wonder if some of my other teachers, Mrs Rhyne, Mr. Bradford and Mrs Mathis are alive and well too. Much as changed since 1979, after surviving cancer four times by age 48, I can olnly thank God every day. The very best to IC Norcom High. - S. Wentworth
- Reviewed by Student on June 15, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- great
- Reviewed by Former Student on June 02, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- As a former Greyhound 1974-1978 I feel much love for IC Norcom high school. I played football, basketball & baseball at Norcom, but the education I got there was my most valuable asset. I attended college on a athletic scholarship, and the work at Norcom prepared me for college classes.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 19, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- The best School in the Country.
- Reviewed by Student on October 27, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I Love I. C. Norcom High School, It has such an amazing curriculum and the staff is incredible. The chorus is GREAT and so is the Track Team and Cheerleading Team. My Whole Family Graduated From I. C. Norcom and I am glad to soon be a graduate as well.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on April 21, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Great school
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 16, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I c Norcom is an outstanding school. My children have learned so much that it has help them to achieve other ave. in life. College was easy for them Thanks IC Norcom for everything.
- Reviewed by Former Student on June 17, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- There are no adjectives to describe Norcom during my attending years 1957-1962. I spent many daily hours between music and art department, which I label The School of Performing Arts. In reality the name Norcom define it self in my life. I fail many academic courses doing my attendance, but Norcom gave me character taught me how to conduct myself as a gentleman, Where ever I go in life I still represent a living soul whom attended I C Norcom High School under William Water guidance .
- Reviewed by Former Student on July 10, 2007
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I really enjoyed my years at I.C. Norcom High, the home of the mighty Greyhounds. I attended the school from 1973 to 1977. My parents also attended Norcom. My son graduated in 2004. He, like my dad played football. my son played under Coach Langton. We love our school.
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