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#290 of 457 private schools in VA

Hampton Roads Academy

School · Newport News, VA

A private school in Newport News, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

730 ACADEMY LN, Newport News, VA 23602

  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Enrollment627
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hampton Roads Academy 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,173/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport News), 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

$72,487

Median home value

$270,200

Median rent

$1,446/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White73.5%
Black11.5%
Two or More8.9%
Asian5.6%
Hispanic0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East End AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0private2–121.0 mi38Compare →
Denbigh Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.6 mi248Compare →
Watkins Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified4.2PK2.4 mi322Compare →
Summit Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–122.6 mi231Compare →

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 Roads Academy is listed in Newport News, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hampton Roads Academy

Hampton Roads Academy is a private school in Newport News, VA, serving approximately 627 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hampton Roads Academy

What grades does Hampton Roads Academy serve?

Hampton Roads Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Hampton Roads Academy?

Hampton Roads Academy has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Roads Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Roads Academy is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hampton Roads Academy rank in VA?

Hampton Roads Academy ranks #290 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Hampton Roads Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hampton Roads Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hampton Roads Academy a private school?

Yes, Hampton Roads Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hampton Roads Academy a religious school?

No, Hampton Roads Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
627
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Newport News city
Area population (ZIP 23602)
42,699
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 23602; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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