Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Poquoson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Poquoson High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poquoson High School is 0.21, 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.
Poquoson High School is ranked #222 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Poquoson High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poquoson High School?
The graduation rate of Poquoson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Poquoson High School?
669 students attend Poquoson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Poquoson High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquoson High School?
Poquoson High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poquoson High School offer ?
Poquoson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poquoson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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