Ocean Lakes High School is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is located in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Serving 1,834 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,834 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocean Lakes High serves the northeast part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 25.1 square miles. Most students typically have a 10 to 12-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 4 miles from the school to the edges of the attendance zone, reaching up to 6.3 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 1,834 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,834 students
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1994
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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
8%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
11%
21%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Gold, Silver
School Mascot
Dolphin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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 88.8%.
How many students attend Ocean Lakes High School?
1,834 students attend Ocean Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ocean Lakes High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Lakes High School?
Ocean Lakes High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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