Kempsville High School serves 1,822 students in grades 9-12.
Kempsville High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kempsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kempsville High School's student population of 1,822 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kempsville High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kempsville High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
25%
22%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kempsville High School's ranking?
Kempsville High School is ranked #379 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kempsville High School?
The graduation rate of Kempsville High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kempsville High School?
1,822 students attend Kempsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kempsville High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kempsville High School?
Kempsville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kempsville High School offer ?
Kempsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kempsville High School part of?
Kempsville High School is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 9/24/2016
Kempsville is trying to pass itself as a tech school, but going about it poorly. The 2014-2015 school year, KHS gave Freshman tablets. Only the Freshman. The following years, both 9th and 10th graders got them. This year, only the 12th graders are without tablets. Many of the classes are mixed grades, so, expecting the majority of students to have school-issued devices, teachers are requiring them for the class and 12th graders are left to provide one themselves. With two classes requiring it, and not being able to afford to just go buy electronics on the spot I have to take my brother's iPad from him
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