Tallwood High School

1668 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (757) 648-5700

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Tallwood High School serves 1,901 students in grades 9-12.

Tallwood High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (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 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,901 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tallwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Tallwood High School's student population of 1,901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,901 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

117 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Tallwood High School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Tallwood High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#115 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

81%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tallwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

88%

69%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tallwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

18%

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Black

34%

22%

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White

35%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Tallwood High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Tallwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

92%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Tallwood High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tallwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tallwood High School's ranking?

Tallwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Tallwood High School often compared to?

Tallwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Tallwood High School?

The graduation rate of Tallwood High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.

How many students attend Tallwood High School?

1,901 students attend Tallwood High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

35% of Tallwood High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallwood High School?

Tallwood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Tallwood High School offer ?

Tallwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Tallwood High School part of?

Tallwood High School is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,901 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education