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#126 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 7% in state

Hampton High

High School · Hampton City Public Schools · Hampton, VA

A Hampton City Public Schools high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1491 W Queen St, Hampton, VA 23669

  • Math 91% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency91% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency90% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation7.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$15,034
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Hampton High score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency91%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 11 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
80%
2017
ELA
78%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
91%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Hampton 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,140/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampton), 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

$66,999

Median home value

$246,400

Median rent

$1,202/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
7.2% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·18 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–120.7 mi137Compare →
Heritage HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.7 mi1,076Compare →
Achievable Dream Middle/highEnrollment path unverified6.36–122.8 mi486Compare →
Rivermont School - HamptonPrivate · tuition6.5private2–122.9 mi82Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hampton City Public Schools

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#3 of 30
District spending per student
$15,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hampton High is listed in Hampton City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hampton High

Hampton High is a public high school in Hampton, VA, part of Hampton City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,240 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Hampton High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Hampton High School is a public secondary institution located in Hampton, Virginia 1. It is the oldest of the four current high schools within the Hampton Public Schools system, having been built in 1956 1. The school holds the distinction of being an International Baccalaureate World School, specifically offering the Diploma Programme 1. Additionally, it is identified as the first high school in the Hampton city high school division 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hampton High

What grades does Hampton High serve?

Hampton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hampton High?

Hampton High has an enrollment of approximately 1,240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hampton High is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hampton High rank in VA?

Hampton High ranks #126 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Hampton High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hampton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hampton High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampton High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hampton High a charter school?

No, Hampton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hampton High a Title I school?

No, Hampton High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampton High?

90.0% of students at Hampton 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
1,240
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hampton city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 23669)
39,730
Area average commute
22.5 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 23669; 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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