Princess Anne High School is one of 11 high schools in the Virginia Beach City Public School System. The school features, as its academy, the International Baccalaureate Programme. Opened in 1954, it is the oldest remaining high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.
Serving 1,715 students in grades 9-12, Princess Anne High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princess Anne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Princess Anne High School's student population of 1,715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Princess Anne High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princess Anne High School is 0.70, 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
#156 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavaliers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princess Anne High School's ranking?
Princess Anne High School is ranked #156 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Princess Anne High School often compared to?
Princess Anne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank W. Cox High School, Salem High School, Ocean Lakes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% 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 Princess Anne High School?
The graduation rate of Princess Anne High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Princess Anne High School?
1,715 students attend Princess Anne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Princess Anne High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princess Anne High School?
Princess Anne High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princess Anne High School offer ?
Princess Anne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Princess Anne High School part of?
Princess Anne High School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
In what neighborhood is Princess Anne High School located?
Princess Anne High School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest.
School Reviews
1 2/20/2020
This school is infested with roaches- the students have no knowledge of how to behave, and the IB teachers are overly demanding.
5 11/28/2014
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