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Green Run High

Public Grades 9-12
206th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 331 Virginia High Schools
Better than 38% of Virginia high schools
Summary

Green Run High is a large comprehensive high school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving 1,465 students in grades 9-12 as part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, a district ranked in the 78th percentile statewide. It ranks in the 38th percentile of Virginia high schools — below most neighbors; only Bayside High comes close (54th percentile). It has improved dramatically from a decade ago, when it sat in the bottom 10% of the state. Still, it trails schools like Floyd Kellam High (94th percentile) and Salem High (89th). The school serves a higher-poverty population than most neighbors — 81.8% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, compared with 13.5% at Floyd Kellam High and 31% at First Colonial High.

Green Run High has genuine strengths. Its graduation rate of 96.2% exceeds the state's 92.3%, and its dropout rate of 2.1% is less than half the state average — better than some higher-ranked nearby schools. The school is particularly effective with English Language Learner students (86th percentile statewide), and its low-income students rank in the 56th percentile — notably above the school's overall standing. The school beats district averages in Algebra II, 11th-grade Algebra I, 12th-grade English Reading, and Geography. It is well-resourced, spending $14,828 per student — more than most nearby schools — with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.7, lower than First Colonial High (18.2) and Floyd Kellam High (17.9).

The biggest challenge is chronic absenteeism: 20.5% of students were chronically absent in 2024-2025 — nearly double the district's 10.1% and far above First Colonial High (5.8%) and Floyd Kellam High (7.6%). Test scores trail the district in 9th-grade courses, especially Biology (74% proficient vs. 92.7% district) and Algebra I (78.3% vs. 88.1% district). Military-connected students rank in the 14th percentile statewide. The most striking comparison is Green Run Collegiate on the same campus — a smaller program with a similar poverty profile (85.9% free/reduced lunch) that ranks in the 78th percentile, graduates 100% of students, and has just 6.9% chronic absenteeism. That contrast suggests a smaller, more structured model can produce very different outcomes for similar students.

1,465
Students ?
15.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$14,828
Per pupil spending ?
81.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1700 Dahlia Dr
       Virginia Beach, VA  23456-2199

(757) 648-5350

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools


Feeder schools for Green Run High:

Elementary:    Brookwood Elementary
    Green Run Elementary
    Lynnhaven Elementary
    Parkway Elementary
    More...
Middle:    Plaza Middle
Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.3%
White:
22.7%
Hispanic:
16.9%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 43rd percentile in 2023 → 38th in 2026
Strengths
✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (92%)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 43rd-percentile peak (2023) to 38th (2026)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Near the bottom of Virginia Beach City Public Schools's ranking
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school80%
District avg86%
Virginia avg78%
206th of 331
Virginia public high schools ?
Bottom 38%▲ up 28 pts since 2016
From bottom 10% (2016) to bottom 38% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
12th of 12High Schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools
29th of 131Virginia Beach 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)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202648.6206 of 33137.8%★★☆☆☆
202545.5225 of 32831.4%★★☆☆☆
202448.8204 of 32938.0%★★☆☆☆
202350.2187 of 32642.6%★★☆☆☆
202240.4215 of 32533.8%★★☆☆☆
202128.7253 of 32722.6%★☆☆☆☆
201933.2260 of 32720.5%★☆☆☆☆
201826.2284 of 32612.9%★☆☆☆☆
201728.0272 of 32416.0%★☆☆☆☆
201623.2290 of 3219.7%☆☆☆☆☆
201522.5294 of 3228.7%☆☆☆☆☆
201424.1284 of 32211.8%★☆☆☆☆
201325.0275 of 32114.3%★☆☆☆☆
201225.9281 of 32112.5%★☆☆☆☆
201136.3230 of 32028.1%★☆☆☆☆
201030.8262 of 31717.4%★☆☆☆☆
200944.4186 of 31340.6%★★☆☆☆
200834.1246 of 31622.2%★☆☆☆☆
200741.9203 of 31335.1%★★☆☆☆
200627.1276 of 31412.1%★☆☆☆☆
200531.0267 of 30813.3%★☆☆☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202644.5147 of 24239.3%★★☆☆☆
202548.3142 of 24542.0%★★☆☆☆
202447.3145 of 24941.8%★★☆☆☆
202354.5109 of 24054.6%★★★☆☆

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202670.328 of 12076.7%★★★★☆
202529.8104 of 12516.8%★☆☆☆☆
202449.872 of 11839.0%★★☆☆☆
202318.6112 of 1206.7%☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202655.5105 of 25258.3%★★★☆☆
202451.1124 of 25351.0%★★★☆☆
202345.5140 of 24943.8%★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202679.419 of 13585.9%★★★★☆
202488.515 of 12287.7%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202644.7216 of 32232.9%★★☆☆☆
202545.2220 of 32131.5%★★☆☆☆
202448.8202 of 32237.3%★★☆☆☆
202345.2214 of 32033.1%★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202660.587 of 24264.0%★★★☆☆
202568.260 of 23674.6%★★★★☆
202460.979 of 23366.1%★★★☆☆
202361.588 of 23262.1%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202656.5142 of 32155.8%★★★☆☆
202558.5136 of 32458.0%★★★☆☆
202456.8143 of 32055.3%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202646.9199 of 32538.8%★★☆☆☆
202543.5213 of 32233.9%★★☆☆☆
202448.9189 of 32241.3%★★☆☆☆
202351.5176 of 32145.2%★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202629.690 of 10514.3%★☆☆☆☆
202537.081 of 9817.3%★☆☆☆☆
202427.381 of 9212.0%★☆☆☆☆
202336.776 of 9217.4%★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202628.5166 of 19615.3%★☆☆☆☆
202534.2148 of 19825.3%★☆☆☆☆
202454.098 of 19850.5%★★★☆☆
202340.7133 of 19331.1%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202658.8144 of 31253.8%★★★☆☆
202537.3245 of 31321.7%★☆☆☆☆
202452.6178 of 31443.3%★★☆☆☆
202344.8211 of 31533.0%★★☆☆☆
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)
English Language Learner (2026)86th percentile+48 vs school
Asian (2026)77th percentile+39 vs school
Hispanic (2026)64th percentile+26 vs school
Disabled (2026)58th percentile+21 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile+18 vs school
White (2026)54th percentile+16 vs school
African American (2026)39th percentile~ school
Male (2026)39th percentile~ school
Female (2026)33rd percentile-5 vs school
Multi-racial (2026)15th percentile-22 vs school
Military Connected (2026)14th percentile-23 vs school
By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?
Algebra II100%+8 vs state
Geography94%+22 vs state
English Reading88%~ state avg
Geometry88%+11 vs state
Algebra I79%~ state avg
Biology74%-3 vs state
Writing74%~ state avg

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What people are saying
by a parent
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Open Quote My son graduated from Green Run with his advanced diploma. He had amazing support form the teachers and staff. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, April 1, 2019

Open Quote wonderful school, most of the bad stuff you hear about it is false, i can argue that is the best school in the city Close Quote


by a student
Friday, September 14, 2018

Open Quote This school is amazing! despite all of the rumors green run is a safe school that has teachers that care about their students and their education. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 24, 2018

Open Quote GRHS has the most caring and amazing teachers! My daughter just graduated with Honors and in the top 20 of her class. They have a strong Leadership program which the staff and teachers are involved in. My daughter still keeps in touch with a few of her teachers and they have been a great support system for her first year at East Carolina University. My son is currently in the 9th grade and excelling in the exclusive iLab program. My husband and enjoy being involved with the PTSA and getting to know other parents, GRHS staff and teachers! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Open Quote Absolutely love the Stallion family! The administration and teachers are the best! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Open Quote Daughter Graduated with Honors and top 10 in her class thanks to Great teachers and Staff that cares. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Open Quote I am parent to four children. Two have graduated and gone on to VCU and my third is graduating this year. My fourth is in 9th grade. I serve on our PTSA and love to be involved. The Stallion family is diverse and accepting. I love the faculty and staff. They are dedicated and willing to help if you ever need them. I hope to cultivate a more involved parent, community atmosphere. As with anything, you get back what you put into it. Many of us in this community work hard to grow current and future leaders. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Green Run High

Green Run High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brookwood Elementary
Elementary : Green Run Elementary
Elementary : Lynnhaven Elementary
Elementary : Parkway Elementary
Elementary : Rosemont Elementary
Elementary : White Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Windsor Oaks Elementary
Middle : Plaza Middle

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,465 students attended Green Run High.

Students at Green Run High are 42% African American, 23% White, 17% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Green Run High ranks 206th of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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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.

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