Churchland High School
- Churchland High School serves 1,418 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Churchland High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Churchland High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Churchland High School's student population of 1,418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,418 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Churchland High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Churchland High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #219 out of 1801 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 68% | 22% |
| White | 23% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portsmouth City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Churchland High School is Western Branch High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Churchland Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Churchland Academy Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Churchland Academy Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 684 students
0.3 miles
4061 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2527 0.3 K-6 684 - Portsmouth Churchland Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 863 students
0.3 miles
4051 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2512 0.3 7-8 863 - Portsmouth Churchland Preschool Center Grades: PK | 156 students
0.3 miles
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2533 0.3 PK 156 - Portsmouth Churchland Primary & Intermediate Grades: K-6 | 543 students
0.8 miles
5700 Hedgerow Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2519 0.8 K-6 543 - Portsmouth Churchland Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 834 students
1.5 miles
5601 Michael Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2523 1.5 K-6 834
School Reviews
| 5 All three of my children have graduated from Churchland and have loved every minute of their high school careers. I am a firm believer that each individual will get out of their education exactly what they put into it. One of my children left private school to attend Churchland to play sports. My daughter has been a tri-sport athlete every year and was the first female to score playing football in our division ever recorded. Dr. Bectol is a wonderful, caring, spirited principal who you will find at almost every sporting event, including the swim meets! She does it all! - Posted by Parent - Cakel |
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