Very Good
#676 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 37% in state
Deep Creek High
High School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2900 Margaret Booker Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
- Math 87% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Deep Creek High score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 87% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Deep Creek High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,912
Median home value
$360,500
Median rent
$1,590/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 2,306 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Manor HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,167 | Compare → |
| Great Bridge HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #24 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deep Creek High is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deep Creek High
Deep Creek High is a public high school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,638 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deep Creek High
What grades does Deep Creek High serve?
Deep Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Deep Creek High?
Deep Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 1,638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deep Creek High rank in VA?
Deep Creek High ranks #676 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Deep Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?
Deep Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Deep Creek High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deep Creek High has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deep Creek High a charter school?
No, Deep Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deep Creek High a Title I school?
No, Deep Creek High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deep Creek High?
52.4% of students at Deep Creek High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (757) 558-5302
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23323)
- 43,383
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23323; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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