Poquoson High School is a public secondary school, located in Poquoson, Virginia and serves as the sole public secondary school for students in the City. The school was opened in 1910 and currently has approximately 700 students.
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 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). 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: 60-79% (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
Top Rankings
Poquoson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Poquoson High School's student population of 669 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
89%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bull Islanders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poquoson High School's ranking?
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?
Poquoson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tabb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Poquoson High School part of?
Poquoson High School is part of Poquoson City School District.
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