Landstown High School Governor's STEM and Technology Academy is a public secondary school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia which first opened in 2001. The school features the Technology Academy and Governor's STEM Academy, two of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach.
Serving 2,152 students in grades 9-12, Landstown 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Landstown High serves the northwest part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Landstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Landstown High School's student population of 2,152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,152 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Landstown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Landstown High School is 0.77, which is more 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
#639 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Silver, and Blue
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Landstown High School's ranking?
Landstown High School is ranked #639 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Landstown High School often compared to?
Landstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Lakes High School, Floyd Kellam High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Landstown High School?
The graduation rate of Landstown High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Landstown High School?
2,152 students attend Landstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Landstown High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Landstown High School?
Landstown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Landstown High School offer ?
Landstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Landstown High School part of?
Landstown High School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
School Reviews
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5 10/10/2025
Hi My name is Tammy Robison, My son is Aj which which is going into Kellm High school. While he was at Princess Ann Middle school he was on Honor roll the whole year. His strengths are in science and math. He is taking PE online this summer to get extra credit so that hopefully he will be able to go to ATC and get into cyber security, Naval Architect or Robotics & Engineering. Aj has been in all different kinds of sports such as Taekwondo which he is a 1st degree black belt, He also played baseball, soccer, diving and swimming. He also took courses to be a swim instructor and a life guard. To that he has to learn CPR, First aid and rescue. He volunteers at the VA Beach recreation centers to teach the little kids how to swim which he says he really enjoys that a little more than when he volunteers to lifeguard. Aj really really wants to start getting credit for college so that he can get ahead of the game to get his foot in the door to a good college. Aj is really friendly and out going and would be a great asset to your program.Sincerely,Tammy Robison
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