Excellent
#312 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 17% in state
Poquoson High
High School · Poquoson City Public Schools · Poquoson, VA
A Poquoson City Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
51 Odd Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662
- Math 93% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Poquoson High score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 93% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 96% (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
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Poquoson 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,001/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poquoson), 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
$120,919
Median home value
$403,000
Median rent
$1,634/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Poquoson City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poquoson High is listed in Poquoson City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poquoson High
Poquoson High is a public high school in Poquoson, VA, part of Poquoson City Public Schools, serving approximately 669 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poquoson High
What grades does Poquoson High serve?
Poquoson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Poquoson High?
Poquoson High has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poquoson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poquoson High is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poquoson High rank in VA?
Poquoson High ranks #312 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Poquoson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Poquoson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Poquoson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poquoson High has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Poquoson High a charter school?
No, Poquoson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poquoson High a Title I school?
No, Poquoson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poquoson High?
19.6% of students at Poquoson 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
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Poquoson city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (757) 868-7123
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 23662)
- 12,556
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 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 23662; 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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