Serving 1,453 students in grades 9-12, Churchland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Churchland High serves the northwest part of Portsmouth, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.5 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Churchland High School's student population of 1,453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1853
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide high-quality instruction, build meaningful relationships, and create a positive school atmosphere, whereby students and teachers collaborate and communicate daily.
School Rankings
Churchland High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchland High School is 0.50, 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
#435 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
89%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Truckers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchland High School's ranking?
Churchland High School is ranked #435 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Manor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 89%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Churchland High School?
1,453 students attend Churchland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Churchland High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 10/10/2025
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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