Tallwood High School

1668 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,835 students in grades 9-12, Tallwood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,835 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tallwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Tallwood High School's student population of 1,835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,835 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
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School Rankings

Tallwood 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 Tallwood High School is 0.74, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#115 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
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81%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tallwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
34%
22%
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White
34%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Tallwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Tallwood High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tallwood High School's ranking?
Tallwood High School is ranked #115 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tallwood High School often compared to?
Tallwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tallwood High School?
The graduation rate of Tallwood High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tallwood High School?
1,835 students attend Tallwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Tallwood High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallwood High School?
Tallwood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tallwood High School offer ?
Tallwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tallwood High School part of?
Tallwood High School is part of Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,835 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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