KECOUGHTAN HIGH

1,564 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kecoughtan High School, located in Hampton, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Hampton City Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum. Kecoughtan is well-regarded for its wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and leadership development among its students.

The school is also recognized for its commitment to college and career readiness, providing students with access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and dual-enrollment opportunities. With a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, Kecoughtan High emphasizes both academic excellence and the cultivation of well-rounded individuals prepared to succeed in post-secondary education and the workforce. Its location on Woodland Road makes it a central hub for educational and community events within the Hampton area.

1,564

Total Students

113.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KECOUGHTAN HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	122
Black	677
Asian	43
Two or More	115
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Black
677 (43.3 %)
White
596 (38.1 %)
Hispanic
122 (7.8 %)
Two or More
115 (7.4 %)
Asian
43 (2.7 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hampton City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)850-5000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 468

Grade 10 414

Grade 11 355

Grade 12 327