Ocean Lakes High School
Ocean Lakes High School serves 2,111 students in grades 9-12.
Ocean Lakes High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (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 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ocean Lakes High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ocean Lakes High School's student population of 2,111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,111 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 125 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ocean Lakes High School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Ocean Lakes High School is 0.60, which is less 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 | #107 out of 1791 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 88% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| Black | 14% | 22% |
| White | 60% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Ocean Lakes High School is Floyd Kellam High School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Corporate Landing Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ocean Lakes Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Ocean Lakes Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 90%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 536 students10
1.0 miles
1616 Upton Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-3200 1 PK-5 536 - Virginia Beach Corporate Landing Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 83%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 450 students10
1.8 miles
1590 Corporate Landing Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2360 1.8 PK-5 450 - Virginia Beach Corporate Landing Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 82%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,229 student10
1.8 miles
1597 Corporate Landing Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4500 1.8 6-8 1,229 - Virginia Beach Red Mill Elementary School Math: 93% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 641 students10
2.1 miles
1860 Sandbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3560 2.1 PK-5 641 - Virginia Beach Strawbridge Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 87%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 674 students10
2.1 miles
2553 Strawbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3800 2.1 PK-5 674
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