Very Good
#708 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 38% in state
Phoebus High
High School · Hampton City Public Schools · Hampton, VA
A Hampton City Public Schools high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Ireland St, Hampton, VA 23663
- Math 86% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoebus High score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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
90.2%
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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Where Phoebus 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$59,397
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23663; 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 | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Kecoughtan HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,517 | Compare → |
| Hampton HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,240 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 137 | 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
- #19 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
Phoebus High is listed in Hampton City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoebus High
Phoebus High is a public high school in Hampton, VA, part of Hampton City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,417 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoebus High
What grades does Phoebus High serve?
Phoebus High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoebus High?
Phoebus High has an enrollment of approximately 1,417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoebus High?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoebus High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoebus High rank in VA?
Phoebus High ranks #708 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Phoebus High's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoebus High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Phoebus High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoebus High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Phoebus High a charter school?
No, Phoebus High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoebus High a Title I school?
No, Phoebus High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoebus High?
90.2% of students at Phoebus 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
- 1,417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampton city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (757) 727-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23663)
- 14,599
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 23663; 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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