Poquoson High

Summary:

Poquoson High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Poquoson, Virginia, with a student population of around 690. The school is part of the Poquoson City Public Schools district, which is ranked 4 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Poquoson High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the state averages in various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I and II, Biology, and English Reading. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with around 88-90% of students identifying as white over the past 3 years. While Poquoson High performs well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and military-connected students, its performance for disabled students and low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower, ranking in the middle or bottom half of Virginia high schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the York County and Hampton City school districts, Poquoson High's academic performance is generally stronger, with higher rankings and better SOL assessment results. However, the school's racial diversity is notably different from the more racially diverse nearby schools, such as York High, Woodside High, and Bethel High. Additionally, Poquoson High's low free and reduced lunch rate, ranging from 14.47% to 18.99% over the past 3 years, stands in contrast to the much higher rates (over 85%) seen in many of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 51 Odd Rd
       Poquoson, VA  23662


(757) 868-7123

District: Poquoson City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,272 Help


Feeder schools for Poquoson High:

Elementary:    Poquoson Elementary
    Poquoson Primary
Middle:    Poquoson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  690

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poquoson High ranks better than 84.5% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Poquoson High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poquoson High is $8,272.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Poquoson High:

SchoolDigger ranks Poquoson High 51st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Poquoson High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Poquoson City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Poquoson City Public Schools 4th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poquoson High

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Rank History for all students at Poquoson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.81 18th 308 94.2%
2006 71.02 31st 314 90.1%
2007 67.32 49th 313 84.3%
2008 75.27 19th 316 94.0%
2009 72.11 27th 313 91.4%
2010 75.72 18th 317 94.3%
2011 75.11 30th 320 90.6%
2012 71.90 31st 321 90.3%
2013 79.44 17th 321 94.7%
2014 73.15 31st 322 90.4%
2015 77.69 15th 322 95.3%
2016 69.86 46th 321 85.7%
2017 70.62 37th 324 88.6%
2018 65.94 60th 326 81.6%
2019 69.00 47th 327 85.6%
2021 71.38 25th 327 92.4%
2022 69.88 49th 325 84.9%
2023 76.12 44th 326 86.5%
2024 75.34 51st 329 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poquoson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.72 92nd 320 71.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Poquoson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.44 15th 320 95.3%
2024 67.93 94th 322 70.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Poquoson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.61 37th 249 85.1%
2024 49.35 136th 253 46.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Poquoson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.14 25th 92 72.8%
2024 71.08 15th 92 83.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Poquoson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.43 54th 321 83.2%
2024 78.75 42nd 322 87.0%
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Rank History for White students at Poquoson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.74 57th 315 81.9%
2024 60.13 126th 314 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Poquoson High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 818 818
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 766 766
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 688 688
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 692 692
1993 720 0 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1994 724 1 24 8 2 n/a n/a 0 759
1995 762 3 28 7 4 n/a n/a 0 804
1996 762 3 28 7 4 n/a n/a 0 804
1997 781 6 24 2 4 n/a n/a 0 817
1998 803 5 25 3 2 n/a n/a 0 838
1999 761 2 28 3 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2000 785 3 22 6 0 n/a n/a -4 812
2001 803 4 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2002 828 1 16 6 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2003 828 1 16 6 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2004 827 3 22 6 3 n/a n/a 0 861
2005 858 2 24 8 10 n/a n/a 1 903
2006 871 2 23 11 11 n/a n/a 3 921
2007 861 5 23 15 11 n/a n/a 6 921
2008 860 5 20 12 11 n/a n/a 7 915
2009 864 6 23 6 7 n/a n/a 5 911
2010 827 7 23 5 4 n/a n/a 4 870
2011 801 5 20 5 2 1 0 0 834
2012 771 7 25 8 2 1 2 0 816
2013 744 5 26 11 4 2 10 0 802
2014 717 6 28 10 5 2 12 0 780
2015 699 8 27 16 5 2 10 0 767
2016 685 10 29 16 5 2 13 0 760
2017 627 7 24 20 5 2 13 0 698
2018 623 4 19 30 3 5 14 0 698
2019 636 5 16 26 3 6 22 0 714
2020 637 3 11 24 4 7 22 0 708
2021 649 10 10 24 3 7 20 0 723
2022 613 13 10 24 4 3 31 0 698
2023 613 8 12 20 2 1 34 0 690

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poquoson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 818 50.8 16.1 n/a
1990 766 48.0 15.9 n/a
1991 688 47.9 14.3 n/a
1992 692 48.8 14.1 n/a
1993 752 49.0 15.3 n/a
1994 759 66.7 n/a 2
1995 804 n/a 0.0 2.5
1996 804 n/a 0.0 2.5
1997 817 n/a 0.0 3.2
1998 838 n/a 0.0 1.9
1999 795 55.0 14.5 2
2000 812 n/a 0.0 1.8
2001 836 57.0 14.7 1.6
2002 852 68.5 12.4 2.1
2003 852 68.5 12.4 2.1
2004 861 60.7 14.2 2.8
2005 903 61.6 14.7 3.2
2006 921 68.0 13.5 5.2
2007 921 63.4 14.5 7
2008 915 51.9 17.6 6.2
2009 911 53.4 17.1 7.6
2010 870 49.4 17.5 9
2011 834 46.9 17.7 8.6
2012 816 57.2 14.2 9.6
2013 802 54.3 14.7 8.9
2014 780 55.2 14.1 10.4
2015 767 59.0 13.0 11.6
2016 760 55.0 13.8 12.1
2017 698 58.0 12.0 12.8
2018 698 54.2 12.8 14.9
2019 714 64.4 11.0 12
2020 708 55.7 12.6 14.3
2021 723 53.5 13.5 n/a
2022 698 50.3 13.8 14.5
2023 690 50.2 13.7 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poquoson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 818 50.8 16.1 n/a
1990 766 48.0 15.9 n/a
1991 688 47.9 14.3 n/a
1992 692 48.8 14.1 n/a
1993 752 49.0 15.3 n/a
1994 759 66.7 n/a 2
1995 804 n/a 0.0 2.5
1996 804 n/a 0.0 2.5
1997 817 n/a 0.0 3.2
1998 838 n/a 0.0 1.9
1999 795 55.0 14.5 2
2000 812 n/a 0.0 1.8
2001 836 57.0 14.7 1.6
2002 852 68.5 12.4 2.1
2003 852 68.5 12.4 2.1
2004 861 60.7 14.2 2.8
2005 903 61.6 14.7 3.2
2006 921 68.0 13.5 5.2
2007 921 63.4 14.5 7
2008 915 51.9 17.6 6.2
2009 911 53.4 17.1 7.6
2010 870 49.4 17.5 9
2011 834 46.9 17.7 8.6
2012 816 57.2 14.2 9.6
2013 802 54.3 14.7 8.9
2014 780 55.2 14.1 10.4
2015 767 59.0 13.0 11.6
2016 760 55.0 13.8 12.1
2017 698 58.0 12.0 12.8
2018 698 54.2 12.8 14.9
2019 714 64.4 11.0 12
2020 708 55.7 12.6 14.3
2021 723 53.5 13.5 n/a
2022 698 50.3 13.8 14.5
2023 690 50.2 13.7 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Poquoson High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $295 (3.7%) $7,738 (96.3%) $8,033
2020 $182 (2.2%) $8,136 (97.8%) $8,318
2021 $202 (2.4%) $8,070 (97.6%) $8,272

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poquoson High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 327 High schoolsRanks 44th of 326 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Poquoson High)9383
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Poquoson City Public Schools)9383
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Poquoson High)9389
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Poquoson City Public Schools)9494
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Poquoson High)7667
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Poquoson City Public Schools)8780
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Poquoson High)8393
 10%
   End of Course Algebra II (Poquoson City Public Schools)8393
 10%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Poquoson High)9293
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Poquoson City Public Schools)9293
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Poquoson High)9496
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Poquoson City Public Schools)9496
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Poquoson High)9080
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Poquoson City Public Schools)9080
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Poquoson High)9667
 29%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History II (Poquoson High)9453
 41%
   End of Course World History II (Poquoson City Public Schools)9453
 41%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students714690
 3.4%
African American58
 60%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1612
 25%
Hispanic2620
 23.1%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White636613
 3.6%
Two or More Races2234
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%19%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Poquoson High

Students at Poquoson High are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 690 students attended Poquoson High.

Poquoson High ranks 51st of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Poquoson High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Poquoson Elementary
Elementary : Poquoson Primary
Middle : Poquoson Middle


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