WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL
Warwick High is a public high school that is part of the Newport News City Public Schools school district, located in Newport News, VA with about 1,534 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 93 teachers, Warwick High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Warwick High School, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in the Newport News Public Schools district. Known for its historical roots as one of the area's established secondary institutions, the school offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The campus serves as a hub for its local community, fostering an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, Warwick High School is particularly recognized for its specialized programs, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which attracts motivated students from across the district seeking a challenging, globally-focused education. The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and personal development, utilizing its location on Copeland Lane to engage with the wider Newport News community. Through a combination of academic tracks, technology integration, and community support, Warwick aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, competitive landscape.
For more information, contact Warwick High at (757) 591-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4700
http://warwick.nn.k12.va.us/
WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Newport News, VA with about 1,534 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newport News City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,534
- Teachers:
- 93.97
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,534 students
- Black or African American
- 52.0%
- White
- 28.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.1%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.8%
- Male
- 46.2%
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.