For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,770 students in Portsmouth City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA are Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Portsmouth City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Portsmouth City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Churchland High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth City (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,419 students
Rank: #22.
Manor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Grades: 9-12
| 1,260 students
Rank: #33.
I.c. Norcom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Portsmouth City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 Piedmont Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247
Grades: PK
| 170 students
Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Grades: 12
| 141 students
Hunt-mapp Middle School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
3701 Willett Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Grades: 6-8
| 1,117 students
Portsmouth Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2801 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA include Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portsmouth City, VA?
3 public high schools are located in Portsmouth City, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth City, VA?
Portsmouth City, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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