PHOEBUS HIGH

1,365 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phoebus High School, located at 100 Ireland Street in Hampton, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the local community as part of the Hampton City Schools district. Known for its rich history and deep-rooted school spirit, the institution is often recognized for its strong emphasis on both academic development and extracurricular excellence, particularly in athletics. The school serves a diverse student body and operates with a mission to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Phoebus High is widely distinguished by the "Phantom" pride that permeates its culture. The school has built a notable reputation in the state of Virginia for its competitive sports programs, which frequently garner regional and state-level recognition. By fostering an environment that encourages student engagement through clubs, leadership opportunities, and community involvement, Phoebus High aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.

1,365

Total Students

85.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHOEBUS HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	97
Black	923
Asian	11
Two or More	113
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Black
923 (67.6 %)
White
214 (15.7 %)
Two or More
113 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
97 (7.1 %)
Asian
11 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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)727-1000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,304
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 9 363

Grade 10 422

Grade 11 337

Grade 12 243