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Norview High

High School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA

A Norfolk City Public Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6501 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23513

  • Math 72% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation15.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$16,341
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Norview High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2017
ELA
88%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
85%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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

102.7%

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 Norview 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,246/100K

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

$66,875

Median home value

$226,900

Median rent

$1,187/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

55%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
15.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·25 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
Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1PK–121.4 mi516Compare →
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.5 mi27Compare →
Norfolk Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.2PK–121.7 mi609Compare →
Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2PK–122.0 mi489Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Norfolk City Public Schools

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#20 of 44
District spending per student
$16,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Norview High

Norview High is a public high school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,821 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norview High

What grades does Norview High serve?

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

How many students attend Norview High?

Norview High has an enrollment of approximately 1,821 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norview High?

The student-teacher ratio at Norview High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norview High rank in VA?

Norview High ranks #1,218 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Norview High's MySchoolScout rating?

Norview High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Norview High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norview High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Norview High a charter school?

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

Is Norview High a Title I school?

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

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

102.7% of students at Norview 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
1,821
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
118
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Norfolk city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 23513)
29,962
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
34.8
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 23513; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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