Very Good
#46 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 10% of private schools
Peninsula Catholic High School
High School · Newport News, VA
A private high school in Newport News, VA serving grades 8th – 12th.
600 HARPERSVILLE RD, Newport News, VA 23601
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Peninsula Catholic High School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$71,345
Median home value
$235,600
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,802 | Compare → |
| Warwick HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,605 | Compare → |
| Summit Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| East End AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 2–12 | 1.9 mi | 38 | 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.
Peninsula Catholic High School is listed in Newport News, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School is a private high school in Newport News, VA, serving approximately 285 students in grades 8th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peninsula Catholic High School
What grades does Peninsula Catholic High School serve?
Peninsula Catholic High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Peninsula Catholic High School?
Peninsula Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peninsula Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peninsula Catholic High School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Peninsula Catholic High School rank in VA?
Peninsula Catholic High School ranks #46 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Peninsula Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peninsula Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Peninsula Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, Peninsula Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Peninsula Catholic High School a religious school?
Peninsula Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Newport News city
- Phone
- (757) 596-7247
- Area population (ZIP 23601)
- 26,557
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 23601; 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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