POQUOSON HIGH SCHOOL

Poquoson High is a public high school that is part of the Poquoson City Public Schools school district, located in Poquoson, VA with about 698 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Poquoson High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Poquoson High School, located at 51 Odd Rd in Poquoson, Virginia, serves as the singular public high school for the small, close-knit coastal community of Poquoson. As part of the Poquoson City Public Schools division, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit environment that benefits from strong parental involvement and community support. The institution emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum paired with a robust extracurricular program, consistently maintaining a reputation for high academic standards and performance within the state.

Beyond its academic focus, Poquoson High is a central hub for the town’s civic and social life. The school prides itself on a competitive athletics program and a variety of student organizations that help define the "Bull Islander" spirit. By leveraging its unique geographic location—surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and the marshes of the Virginia Peninsula—the school often integrates the local environment into its culture, creating a distinct identity that balances high educational expectations with the values of a small-town atmosphere.

For more information, contact Poquoson High at (757) 868-7123 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

51 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
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POQUOSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Poquoson, VA with about 698 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
698
Teachers:
54.27
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 698 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POQUOSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
Asian
2.7%
Two or more races
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.