Serving 2,313 students in grades 9-12, Oscar F. Smith 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 63% (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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Oscar F. Smith High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oscar F. Smith High School is 0.64, 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.
Oscar F. Smith High School is ranked #616 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Oscar F. Smith High School often compared to?
Oscar F. Smith High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oscar F. Smith High School?
The graduation rate of Oscar F. Smith High School is 84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oscar F. Smith High School?
2,313 students attend Oscar F. Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Oscar F. Smith High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar F. Smith High School?
Oscar F. Smith High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oscar F. Smith High School offer ?
Oscar F. Smith High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oscar F. Smith High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Oscar F. Smith High School located?
Oscar F. Smith High School is located in the Greenbrier West neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Greenbrier West.
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Oscar Smith is truly an education for all environment. The diversity in the school is vast, and so is the attention to supporting every childs' needs. One student in the IB program is pushed to succeed and given the tools and support to do so from every staff member, yet at the same time, another student needing extra support just to pass the basic requirements is given that same time and attention. Smith does right by ALL students!
- Posted by Parent - smithfamily
512/27/2010
I am a graduate from Oscar Smith and have nothing but high marks for this school. It is a school that prides itself on high academics and pride. I believe the only students that fail in this environment are the students who chose to fail and whose parents allow them to do so. I enjoyed the structured environment and loved that I was given challenges and was rewarded for my achievments. Oscar Smith High School is a wonderful learning environment if you allow it to influence you.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - oneny
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
