Green Run High School
Green Run High School serves 1,468 students in grades 9-12.
Green Run High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (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 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Green Run High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Green Run High School's student population of 1,468 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,468 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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School Comparison
Green Run High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Green Run High School is 0.70, which is more 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 Testing Rank | #552 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 75% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 16% |
| Black | 45% | 22% |
| White | 28% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Green Run High School is Landstown High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Larkspur Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rosemont Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Rosemont Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 443 students10
0.7 miles
1257 Rosemont Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-3600 0.7 PK-5 443 - Virginia Beach Parkway Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 473 students10
0.8 miles
4180 O'hare Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-3280 0.8 PK-5 473 - Virginia Beach White Oaks Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 81%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 601 students10
0.8 miles
960 Windsor Oaks Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040 0.8 PK-5 601 - Virginia Beach Green Run Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 385 students10
1.1 miles
1200 Green Garden Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-2560 1.1 PK-5 385 - Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center Vocational School
1.2 miles
1800 College Crescent
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-5800 1.2 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 This school is amazing. The teachers go out of there way to help every student possible. The students are very welcoming. The all around environment of the building is wonderful. - Posted by Student/Alumni - g.d.b |
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