Princess Anne High School
Princess Anne High School serves 1,799 students in grades 9-12.
Princess Anne High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Princess Anne High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Princess Anne High School's student population of 1,799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,799 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 118 teachers |
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School Comparison
Princess Anne High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Princess Anne High School is 0.62, 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 | #344 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 16% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 58% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Princess Anne High School is Bayside High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Old Donation School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thalia Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Thalia Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 78%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 612 students10
0.3 miles
421 Thalia Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-3880 0.3 PK-5 612 - Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center Alternative School
0.5 miles
4160 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-6050 0.5 n/a n/a - Virginia Beach Pembroke Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 81%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 532 students10
1.1 miles
4622 Jericho Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320 1.1 PK-5 532 - Virginia Beach Bayside 6th Grade Campus Math: 81% | Reading: 74%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6 | 440 students10
1.2 miles
4722 Jericho Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4440 1.2 6 440 - Virginia Beach Old Donation School Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 2-8 | 1,181 student10
1.2 miles
2509 Seaboard Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3240 1.2 2-8 1,181
School Reviews
| 1 This school is infested with roaches- the students have no knowledge of how to behave, and the IB teachers are overly demanding. - Posted by Student/Alumni - student |
| 5 my name is daija shavers and I will be attending this school next year and wanted to know how it was ? - Posted by Student/Alumni - Littl |
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