Serving 1,984 students in grades 9-12, Bayside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,984 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayside High serves the northwest part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 15.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 4.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayside High School's student population of 1,984 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,984 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Bayside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayside High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet and Gold
School Mascot
The Marlin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayside High School's ranking?
Bayside High School is ranked #1167 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bayside High School often compared to?
Bayside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like First Colonial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayside High School?
The graduation rate of Bayside High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Bayside High School?
1,984 students attend Bayside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bayside High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayside High School offer ?
Bayside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bayside High School part of?
Bayside High School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bayside High School located?
Bayside High School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest.
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