Hampton High School vs. Phoebus High School
Should I attend Hampton High School or Phoebus High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Phoebus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,336 students in grades 9-12, Hampton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,263 students in grades 9-12, Phoebus High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,336 students
1,263 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#701 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
76%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
420
390
Grade 10 Students
293
366
Grade 11 Students
314
283
Grade 12 Students
309
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
76%
68%
% White
10%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%