ACHIEVABLE DREAM MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Achievable Dream Middle/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 439 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Achievable Dream Middle/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.
An Achievable Dream Middle/High School, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a unique educational institution that operates through a collaborative partnership between Newport News Public Schools, the City of Newport News, and the Achievable Dream organization. The school is specifically designed to provide high-quality educational opportunities to students who face socioeconomic challenges, operating on the philosophy that every child has the potential to succeed regardless of their background. The curriculum is rigorous, focusing not only on core academic subjects but also on a specialized "social-academic" model that emphasizes the development of essential life skills, character education, and professional etiquette.
Beyond the classroom, the school distinguishes itself by offering an extended school year and an extended school day, allowing students more time for individualized instruction, tutoring, and extracurricular activities. The program creates a supportive, disciplined environment that encourages long-term goal setting, with a heavy emphasis on college and career readiness. By providing mentorship, resources, and a structured community, An Achievable Dream aims to break the cycle of poverty and empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are prepared to succeed in post-secondary education and the professional workforce.
For more information, contact Achievable Dream Middle/High at (757) 283-7820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
ACHIEVABLE DREAM MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Newport News, VA with about 439 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Newport News City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 439
- Teachers:
- 29
- 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 439 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACHIEVABLE DREAM MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- White
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 58.1%
- Male
- 41.9%
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.