Ocean Lakes High School is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is located in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Serving 1,814 students in grades 9-12, Ocean Lakes 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ocean Lakes High School's student population of 1,814 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
White, Blue, Gold, Silver
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Motto
Ocean Lakes High School, we're all for you. Strong, united, loyal and true.
School Rankings
Ocean Lakes 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 Ocean Lakes High School is 0.66, 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
#676 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Lakes High School's ranking?
Ocean Lakes High School is ranked #676 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ocean Lakes High School often compared to?
Ocean Lakes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Kellam High School, Landstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Ocean Lakes High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ocean Lakes High School?
1,814 students attend Ocean Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ocean Lakes High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Lakes High School?
Ocean Lakes High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean Lakes High School offer ?
Ocean Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ocean Lakes High School part of?
Ocean Lakes High School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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