GREAT BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Great Bridge High is a public high school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 1,449 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 94 teachers, Great Bridge High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Great Bridge High School, located in the Hickory/Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia, is a well-established public secondary school known for its long-standing tradition of academic rigor and community spirit. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is recognized for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs. The school is particularly noted for its strong commitment to both the arts and athletics, consistently maintaining competitive sports programs and acclaimed music and theater departments that serve as a focal point for the surrounding community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Great Bridge High School emphasizes a culture of involvement and school pride, often referred to by locals as the "Wildcat" spirit. The school benefits from its strategic location in a suburban residential area, which fosters strong parent-teacher involvement and a stable, supportive learning environment. With a history spanning several decades, it remains a central institution in Chesapeake, preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional educational values and modern college-preparatory initiatives.

For more information, contact Great Bridge High at (757) 482-5191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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GREAT BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 1,449 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,449
Teachers:
94.94
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,449 students

White
63.6%
Black or African American
19.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.