PRINCESS ANNE HIGH SCHOOL
Princess Anne High is a public high school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district, located in Virginia Beach, VA with about 1,799 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 118 teachers, Princess Anne 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.
Princess Anne High School, located in the heart of Virginia Beach, is a prominent secondary institution within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic tradition and diverse student body, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. It is perhaps most widely recognized for hosting the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which attracts high-achieving students from across the city, fostering an environment that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and intensive academic research.
Beyond its academic offerings, Princess Anne High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and various student-led clubs. The school’s strategic location on Virginia Beach Boulevard serves as a central hub for its community, and it is frequently noted for its school spirit and active alumni network. By balancing a challenging honors-based curriculum with comprehensive support systems, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local and global communities.
For more information, contact Princess Anne High at (757) 648-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3198
(757) 648-5600
PRINCESS ANNE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 1,799 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,799
- Teachers:
- 118.36
- 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 1,799 students
- White
- 57.6%
- Black or African American
- 17.1%
- Asian
- 8.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.