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4400 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (757) 648-5600
Serving 1,705 students in grades 9-12,Princess Anne High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in VA)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 10%)Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princess Anne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Princess Anne High School's student population of 1,705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Princess Anne High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princess Anne High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
76%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
80%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
18%
22%
White
51%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princess Anne High School's ranking?
Princess Anne High School is ranked #156 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Princess Anne High School often compared to?
Princess Anne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank W. Cox High School, Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princess Anne High School?
The graduation rate of Princess Anne High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Princess Anne High School?
1,705 students attend Princess Anne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Princess Anne High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princess Anne High School?
Princess Anne High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princess Anne High School offer ?
Princess Anne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Princess Anne High School part of?
Princess Anne High School is part of Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Princess Anne High School located?
Princess Anne High School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Princess Anne High School vs. Frank W. Cox High School, Princess Anne High School vs. Salem High School
The nearest high school to Princess Anne High School is Bayside High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Old Donation School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thalia Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Thalia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 543 students 0.3 miles 421 Thalia Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-3880
0.3
PK-5
543
Adult Learning Ctr.
Alternative School
0.5 miles 5100 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6050
0.5
n/a
n/a
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 488 students 1.1 miles 4622 Jericho Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
1.1
PK-5
488
Bayside 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6 | 348 students 1.2 miles 4722 Jericho Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4440
1.2
6
348
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Grades: 2-8 | 1,304 students 1.2 miles 4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
1.2
2-8
1,304
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School Reviews
1 2/20/2020
This school is infested with roaches- the students have no knowledge of how to behave, and the IB teachers are overly demanding.
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5 11/28/2014
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 10%)Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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