Very Good
#441 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 24% in state
Kecoughtan High
High School · Hampton City Public Schools · Hampton, VA
A Hampton City Public Schools high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
522 Woodland Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
- Math 90% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kecoughtan High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kecoughtan 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Phoebus HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,417 | Compare → |
| Hampton HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,240 | Compare → |
| Rivermont School - HamptonPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 2–12 | 4.7 mi | 82 | Compare → |
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
- #12 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
Kecoughtan High is listed in Hampton City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kecoughtan High
Kecoughtan High is a public high school in Hampton, VA, part of Hampton City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,517 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kecoughtan High
What grades does Kecoughtan High serve?
Kecoughtan High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kecoughtan High?
Kecoughtan High has an enrollment of approximately 1,517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kecoughtan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kecoughtan High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kecoughtan High rank in VA?
Kecoughtan High ranks #441 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Kecoughtan High's MySchoolScout rating?
Kecoughtan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Kecoughtan High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kecoughtan High has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kecoughtan High a charter school?
No, Kecoughtan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kecoughtan High a Title I school?
No, Kecoughtan High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kecoughtan High?
91.1% of students at Kecoughtan 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
- 1,517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampton city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (757) 850-5000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- 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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