HUGO A. OWENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hugo A. Owens Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 1,189 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Hugo A. Owens Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Hugo A. Owens Middle School, located in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named in honor of Hugo A. Owens, a prominent local civil rights leader and the first African American to serve on the Chesapeake City Council, the school strives to uphold a legacy of community leadership and academic excellence. As part of the Chesapeake Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational environment that fosters intellectual growth, social responsibility, and preparation for high school success.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that allow students to explore their interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, Hugo A. Owens Middle School emphasizes a supportive culture, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports teams, and clubs. By focusing on both academic rigor and character development, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to become productive and engaged citizens within the broader Chesapeake community.
For more information, contact Hugo A. Owens Middle at (757) 558-5382 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5382
HUGO A. OWENS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 1,189 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,189
- Teachers:
- 80.2
- 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:
- Not 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 1,189 students
- White
- 41.5%
- Black or African American
- 37.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.