OCEAN LAKES HIGH

885 Schuman Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

1,855 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ocean Lakes High School, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school known for its commitment to academic excellence and technological innovation. It is widely recognized as the home of the Math and Science Academy (MSO), a highly competitive magnet program that attracts top-tier students from across the district. This specialized curriculum focuses on rigorous coursework in STEM fields, providing students with advanced research opportunities and a foundation for success in competitive higher education environments.

Beyond its academic reputation, Ocean Lakes fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school offers a comprehensive array of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, award-winning performing arts, and a variety of student-led clubs. With its focus on balancing high-level scholarly achievement with holistic student development, Ocean Lakes remains a focal point of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools system.

1,855

Total Students

122.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OCEAN LAKES HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,007
Hispanic	216
Black	231
Asian	175
Two or More	215
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,007 (54.3 %)
Black
231 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
216 (11.6 %)
Two or More
215 (11.6 %)
Asian
175 (9.4 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4 %)
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:	Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)648-5550
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* 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 9 471

Grade 10 487

Grade 11 421

Grade 12 476