Ocean Lakes High School serves 1,978 students in grades 9-12.
Ocean Lakes High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ocean Lakes High School's student population of 1,978 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Lakes High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Ocean Lakes High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
14%
22%
White
55%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #180 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 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 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ocean Lakes High School?
1,978 students attend Ocean Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ocean Lakes High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Lakes High School?
Ocean Lakes High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Lakes High School part of?
Ocean Lakes High School is part of Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.
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