Churchland High School is a public high school in Portsmouth, Virginia in the United States. It is administered by Portsmouth Public Schools. The school colors are black and orange. The mascot is a "Trucker".
Serving 1,452 students in grades 9-12, Churchland High School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Churchland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Churchland High School's student population of 1,452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1853
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Churchland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchland High School is 0.49, 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
#777 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
69%
22%
White
19%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Truckers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchland High School's ranking?
Churchland High School is ranked #777 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Churchland High School often compared to?
Churchland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like I.c. Norcom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Churchland High School?
The graduation rate of Churchland High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Churchland High School?
1,452 students attend Churchland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Churchland High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchland High School?
Churchland High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Churchland High School offer ?
Churchland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Churchland High School part of?
Churchland High School is part of Portsmouth City School District.
School Reviews
5 3/14/2014
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!
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