A Brief Overview of Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Virginia Beach City Public Schools serves approximately 70,682 students and employs nearly 5,900 teachers. Currently, the school division comprises 57 elementary schools,
14 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 6 special purpose schools and centers.

Seven Critical Goal Areas
The Virginia Beach School Board has established a framework for the future of our schools. This framework is contained in seven critical goal areas. These goals are the focus for Virginia Beach City Public Schools as we prepare our students for the challenges of the future. The seven goal areas include:

1. Expanded Instructional Opportunities Through Data-Driven Curriculum
2. Safe Schools and an Effective, Well-Disciplined Environment
3. Effective, Efficient Use of Resources to Create Quality Equal Opportunities
4. Technology Integrated into Our Curriculum and Instruction
5. Recognition of Our Diversity - Respect for all People
6. Quality Work Force: Trained and Accountable for Performance
7. Meaningful Involvement of Community, Parents, and Partners

School Data
Statistics and general information are available for the entire school division as well as each individual school. Of particular interest to prospective teachers are the publications Facts and Figures and School Report Cards. In these publications, you will find comprehensive information pertaining to Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ staff and student characteristics, student performance for each school, and comparative information from school year to school year.

Mission Statement
The mission of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with our entire community, is to ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future.