Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Achievable Dream Middle/High

Q: Is Achievable Dream Middle/High a good school?

Achievable Dream Middle/High ranks 107 th of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Achievable Dream Middle/High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended Achievable Dream Middle/High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Achievable Dream Middle/High?

Students at Achievable Dream Middle/High are 84% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% White.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

107^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 331 Virginia High Schools

Better than 68% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Achievable Dream Middle/High is a small combined middle/high school in Newport News, VA serving 498 students in grades 6–12 within Newport News City Public Schools. Despite serving an extremely high-poverty population (99.4% free/reduced lunch eligibility), the school ranks 107th of 331 Virginia high schools for 2025–2026 (68th percentile, 3 stars), making it the highest-ranked high school in Newport News. By comparison, Menchville High ranks 257th, Warwick High 300th, and Heritage High 318th. The school even outperforms several neighboring Hampton City Public Schools high schools, including Kecoughtan High (rank 150) and Hampton High (rank 203).

The school's defining achievement is its perfect completion record: 100% graduation and 0% dropout for five consecutive years, far ahead of both the Newport News district (97.2% graduation) and Virginia overall (92.3%). Chronic absenteeism is just 12.6%, well below the district's 18.5%. The school is especially effective with historically underserved students: low-SES students rank 31st of 321 Virginia schools and African American students rank 36th of 242. A student-teacher ratio of 9.9 (2024–2025) is the lowest among all comparable nearby schools, and per-student spending of about $11,042 supports small classes and focused attention.

Academically, Achievable Dream excels in advanced coursework: Algebra I (8th grade) and Biology (9th grade) both hit 100% proficiency, and 11th-grade English Reading reached 94.2% in 2025–2026. The main concern is on-grade-level middle school math: 7th-grade math proficiency was just 18.5% versus 51.1% statewide, while students in accelerated math pathways soar. The contrast with Heritage High, located just 0.2 miles away with a nearly identical demographic profile, is striking: Heritage ranks 318th, has 28.4% chronic absenteeism, and posts far lower exam scores, showing that school-specific practices and culture drive Achievable Dream's success.

498

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,042

Per pupil spending ?

99.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605

(757) 283-7820

District: Newport News City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.7%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

5.6%

See top rated Virginia high schools

Compare Achievable Dream Middle/High to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Newport News City Public Schools

Worth a look

!Civics and Economics scores 15 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg63%

Virginia avg73%

Middle school

311^th of 416

Virginia public middle schools ?

Bottom 25%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Virginia Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

107^th of 331

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 27 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Virginia High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6High Schools in the Newport News City Public Schools

105^th of 131Newport News City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	35.3	311 of 416	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.4	247 of 419	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.8	269 of 417	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.4	242 of 422	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.0	338 of 415	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.0	314 of 419	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.1	280 of 424	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.7	106 of 413	74.3%	★★★★☆
2017	50.2	208 of 415	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	30.0	317 of 409	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	39.3	267 of 412	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	13.8	387 of 416	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	23.3	356 of 416	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.8	334 of 413	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.2	280 of 413	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	28.9	340 of 408	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	39.1	265 of 390	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.5	220 of 391	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.1	164 of 387	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.8	153 of 383	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	74.7	65 of 340	80.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	55.1	128 of 297	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.6	96 of 297	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.3	105 of 299	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.9	79 of 298	73.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	28.7	328 of 409	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	48.7	229 of 403	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.3	254 of 407	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.7	288 of 411	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	47.3	228 of 401	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	65.5	123 of 403	69.5%	★★★★☆
2024	62.1	139 of 402	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	46.6	239 of 410	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.0	244 of 404	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.0	236 of 407	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.3	174 of 409	57.5%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	107 of 331	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.7	212 of 328	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.5	146 of 329	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	25.8	296 of 326	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	42.3	206 of 325	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.4	190 of 327	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.8	89 of 327	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	55.8	117 of 326	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.7	103 of 324	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.8	191 of 321	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.1	225 of 322	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.3	257 of 322	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	49.6	148 of 321	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	36.5	238 of 321	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.1	293 of 320	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	58.2	104 of 317	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.8	78 of 313	75.1%	★★★★☆
2008	77.0	13 of 316	95.9%	★★★★★
2007	80.1	9 of 313	97.1%	★★★★★
2006	82.6	6 of 314	98.1%	★★★★★
2005	74.5	17 of 308	94.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	36 of 242	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	63.4	78 of 245	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.8	47 of 249	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	43.8	149 of 240	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	70.6	81 of 322	74.8%	★★★★☆
2025	51.1	187 of 321	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.1	205 of 322	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.0	261 of 320	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	69.8	55 of 232	76.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	31 of 321	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	73.2	56 of 324	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	67 of 320	79.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	91 of 325	72.0%	★★★★☆
2025	33.1	258 of 322	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	59.9	136 of 322	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	15.5	307 of 321	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

African American (2026)57th percentile+32 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)43rd percentile+18 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile+16 vs school

Female (2026)20th percentile-5 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+23 vs school

African American (2026)85th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2023)76th percentile+67 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)72nd percentile+4 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra II100%+8 vs state

Biology100%+23 vs state

Geography93%+23 vs state

Algebra I90%+3 vs state

Geometry79%-5 vs state

English Reading69%-7 vs state

Science62%~ state avg

Civics and Economics60%-15 vs state

Mathematics53%-3 vs state

1.0

1 rating

5★0

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Rate Achievable Dream Middle/High

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Achievable Dream Middle/High

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)				SOL Geometry (2026)					SOL Algebra I (2026)						SOL Algebra II (2026)					SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Chemistry (2026)		SOL Biology (2026)				SOL Science (2026)	SOL Earth Science (2026)				SOL English Reading (2026)							SOL Geography (2026)				SOL VA and US History (2026)				SOL World History I (2026)				SOL World History II (2026)				SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 9th Grade	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 12th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Algebra II 12th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 11th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL Geography 11th Grade	SOL Geography 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL World History II 11th Grade	SOL World History II 12th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Achievable Dream Middle/High	Public, Magnet	6-12	5720 Marshall Ave.	Newport News	23605	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 283-7820	498	50	9.9	99.4%	11 (2.2%)	417 (83.7%)	40 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.6%)	66.9	107^th of 331 public high schools	67.7%		47.7	212^th of 328 public high schools	35.4%	105					81.8	75.0	< 50%		< 50%	100.0	100.0	66.7			≥ 50%		100.0	406.0			67.1	18.5	45.7			100.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	62.4					61.2	72.1	60.0		≥ 50%	94.2	≥ 50%	93.3	≥ 50%	≥ 50%														60.0	$11,042	$00	$11,042
Heritage High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5800 Marshall Ave	Newport News	23605	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 928-6100	1,106	79	14.0	95.0%	56 (5.1%)	827 (74.8%)	160 (14.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.2%)	16	318^th of 331 public high schools	3.9%		11.4	324^th of 328 public high schools	1.2%	6			< 50%			406.0	390.0			≥ 50%		40.9	66.7	≥ 50%	75.0		88.5	55.0	50.0	< 50%					< 50%	73.5	46.0	53.5	77.4		< 50%	401.0	390.0	≥ 50%				< 50%	57.1	76.9	67.9	84.6	403.0	416.0	< 50%		< 50%	360.0	53.6	374.0		≥ 50%	≥ 50%		404.0				$12,239	$329	$11,910
Hampton High	Public	9-12	1491 W Queen St	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 825-4430	1,301	91	14.2	92.2%	112 (8.6%)	982 (75.5%)	91 (7.0%)	20 (1.5%)	9 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	82 (6.3%)	49.1	203^rd of 331 public high schools	38.7%		64.7	117^th of 328 public high schools	64.3%	86	< 50%	65.3	58.8	402.0		91.8	383.0					94.3	87.1	90.0	69.2		100.0	≥ 50%	408.0	401.0					≥ 50%	82.5	57.1	72.9	92.3			≥ 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%				< 50%	86.3	81.2	85.7	83.8	49.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%	60.6	50.0	58.3	55.3	396.0	< 50%	≥ 50%	354.0	40.9	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		$11,221	$657	$10,564
Bethel High	Public	9-12	1067 Big Bethel Rd	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 825-4400	1,769	119	14.8	92.7%	268 (15.1%)	1,177 (66.5%)	139 (7.9%)	29 (1.6%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	147 (8.3%)	65.7	111^th of 331 public high schools	66.5%		67.3	106^th of 328 public high schools	67.7%	5	≥ 50%	83.9	386.0	≥ 50%		90.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%				95.4	90.0	92.3	424.0		100.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%							90.0	74.4	88.7	93.6				≥ 50%					385.0	56.3	87.6	100.0	67.6	40.9	≥ 50%		< 50%	387.0	42.9	90.0	81.6	402.0	91.3	100.0				≥ 50%		$10,099	$692	$9,408
Warwick High	Public	9-12	51 Copeland Lane	Newport News	23601	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 591-4700	1,622	110	14.7	93.4%	319 (19.7%)	892 (55.0%)	267 (16.5%)	22 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	114 (7.0%)	26.1	300^th of 331 public high schools	9.4%		26.8	297^th of 328 public high schools	9.5%	3				≥ 50%		78.1	381.0	< 50%				69.8	73.7	92.9	410.0	≥ 50%	91.8	66.7	399.0							72.9	39.8	55.3	79.0		≥ 50%	53.3	56.3	394.0					60.0	80.5	73.5	87.5	< 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%			340.0	62.5	393.0		≥ 50%		78.3	432.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		$9,408	$182	$9,226
Phoebus High	Public	9-12	100 Ireland St	Hampton	23663	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 727-1000	1,391	86	16.0	93.7%	226 (16.2%)	901 (64.8%)	106 (7.6%)	16 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.5%)	134 (9.6%)	67.8	100^th of 331 public high schools	69.8%		71	84^th of 328 public high schools	74.4%	16		88.0		≥ 50%		97.9		< 50%	≥ 50%			88.0	69.0	66.7	91.7		100.0	84.6	69.2	406.0						98.2	75.0	77.8	83.9				≥ 50%	< 50%				< 50%	81.8	91.8	81.4	85.5	≥ 50%				421.0	43.1	73.7	64.6	84.0	< 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%	38.5	384.0	≥ 50%		$10,544	$588	$9,956
Kecoughtan High	Public	9-12	522 Woodland Rd	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5000	1,553	108	14.4	93.2%	595 (38.3%)	645 (41.5%)	129 (8.3%)	45 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	133 (8.6%)	59.2	150^th of 331 public high schools	54.7%		66.3	110^th of 328 public high schools	66.5%	40	19.4	75.2	78.6	81.3		77.0	52.9	≥ 50%	< 50%			76.5	63.6	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		97.4	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%						91.2	64.1	82.1	92.9									≥ 50%	61.1	87.5	97.2	100.0	≥ 50%			≥ 50%	407.0	46.2	70.0	76.1	389.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	447.0	53.7	< 50%			$10,203	$600	$9,603
Tabb High	Public	9-12	4431 Big Bethel Rd	Yorktown	23693	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 867-7400	1,153	75	15.3	21.8%	629 (54.6%)	154 (13.4%)	135 (11.7%)	99 (8.6%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	128 (11.1%)	77.3	40^th of 331 public high schools	87.9%		77.2	40^th of 328 public high schools	87.8%			< 50%	86.5	71.4		96.9	58.8	< 50%	< 50%			94.4	394.0	57.1	≥ 50%		100.0	≥ 50%	431.0					418.0	395.0	96.2	74.4	385.0	≥ 50%		≥ 50%	72.7	385.0	≥ 50%					< 50%	94.2	369.0	92.2	≥ 50%					16.7		92.5	≥ 50%	< 50%		< 50%	64.7	426.0			$9,946	$583	$9,363
Menchville High	Public	9-12	275 Menchville Rd	Newport News	23602	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 886-7722	1,707	126	13.6	95.7%	534 (31.3%)	650 (38.1%)	365 (21.4%)	43 (2.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	110 (6.4%)	37.5	257^th of 331 public high schools	22.4%		39.3	250^th of 328 public high schools	23.8%	7						69.8	< 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%		≥ 50%	76.0	90.9	414.0	91.7		95.7	56.5	63.6	≥ 50%				≥ 50%	≥ 50%	88.8	60.2	55.8	73.8		< 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%	< 50%					50.0	81.9	60.0	100.0		≥ 50%	≥ 50%			< 50%	400.0	411.0	< 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%				$9,595	$359	$9,236
Poquoson High	Public	9-12	51 Odd Rd	Poquoson	23662	Poquoson city	Poquoson City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 868-7123	647	53	12.3	20.1%	571 (88.3%)	7 (1.1%)	28 (4.3%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.9%)	80	25^th of 331 public high schools	92.4%		79.5	24^th of 328 public high schools	92.7%	1		≥ 50%	87.9	≥ 50%		96.2	390.0					100.0	70.4	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		100.0								< 50%	100.0	88.3	83.3	≥ 50%			< 50%	< 50%						≥ 50%	93.6	423.0						< 50%	373.0	394.0	89.9	366.0	< 50%			25.0				$9,820	$498	$9,322

Frequently Asked Questions about Achievable Dream Middle/High

Is Achievable Dream Middle/High a good school?

Achievable Dream Middle/High ranks 107^th of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Achievable Dream Middle/High?

Students at Achievable Dream Middle/High are 84% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% White.

How many students attend Achievable Dream Middle/High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended Achievable Dream Middle/High.

What district is Achievable Dream Middle/High in?

Newport News City Public Schools

Rate Achievable Dream Middle/High!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

VAVirginia High School Rankings

VAVirginia District Rankings

Schools in Newport News, VA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Achievable Dream Middle/High!

Latest Virginia data All new data »

2025–26 SOL test scoresAug 25, 2026

2021–22 school spending dataFeb 16, 2026

2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataFeb 10, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.