A commitment to provide all students with the necessary skills to thrive as 21st century learners, workers, and citizens.
2512 George Mason Drive • P.O. Box 6038 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-0038   757.263.1000 • 757.263.1240 TDD

About Us

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is the largest school division in Hampton Roads — southeastern Virginia — and continues to be one of the best school divisions in the country according to GreatSchools, which ranked VBCPS as the fifth best large school division in the entire nation.

School Facts

Total Schools/Centers   85
Elementary Schools   56
Middle Schools   14
High Schools   11
     
Specialty Centers    

Transportation


Number of Students Transported Daily 52,262
Number of Buses 601
Miles Traveled Daily (to and from school only) 48,790

Food Services


8.48 million meals served (2011-2012)


Technology

  • All Virginia Beach schools have an overall student to computer ratio of about 2:1. This is a combination of desktop and laptop computers. All schools have at least one Computer Resource Specialist (CRS) -- an expert in the integration of technology into instruction. This combination of technology and well-trained staff helps the division prepare students for the 21st century.
  • All 11 high schools, 11 middle schools, and the Advanced Technology Center have distance learning labs.
  • Online courses are available during the school year and summer school.
  • Interactive whiteboards are in all classrooms.

Academy Programs


Elementary High Gifted Programs

Advanced Academic Programs


Middle School High School

Student Facts (2012-2013)

Student Enrollment
  68,408 (K-12)
Caucasian   52.1%
Black/African American   23.8%
Hispanic/Latino     9.8%
Multirace     7.9%
Asian     5.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander     0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native     0.3%
Female   48.8%
Male   51.2%
Economically Disadvantaged   33.3%
Gifted   11.7%
Limited English Proficiency     1.8%
Students with Disabilities
(K-12, September 30)
  10.2%
Students with Disabilities
(PreK-12, December 1)
  11.8%
     
Per Pupil Expenditure   $10,772
(2010/11 school year)
     
Drop Out Rate (11-12)     1.38%
Graduation Rate (11-12)     86.8%
SAT Reasoning Test Average Critical Reading Score (11-12)     499
SAT Reasoning Test Average Math Score (11-12)     509
SAT Reasoning Test Average Writing Score (11-12)     482
Advanced Placement Exams Taken (11-12)   7,995

Staff Facts (Fall 2012)


Number of Employees   15,183
Allocated Positions   10,377
Full-time     9,093
Part-time     1,284
Substitutes & other temps     4,806
     
Staff Characteristics (excluding subs & other temps) (as of 10/01/12)    
Caucasian   74.78%
African American   18.47%
Asian     3.61%
Hispanic     2.60%
Native American     0.54%
     
Number of Teachers    5,306 (as of 9/28/12)
Average Length of Teaching Experience   15.1 years
(as of 9/28/12)
Salary Range for Teachers
(2012-2013) School Year
  $39,369 - $66,904
Starting Salary for Teachers
(2012-2013) School Year
  $39,369
53.3% of all VBCPS teachers hold a graduate degree
  • Number of Nationally Board Certified Teachers: 104
    (2011-2012 school year)
  • 98.81% of core courses are taught by Highly-Qualified Teachers. (2012-2013 school year)
  • 81.99% of all VBCPS teacher assistants are Highly Qualified. (2012-2013 school year)

Latest News

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We Care About the Environment

As the largest school division in the region, Virginia Beach City Public Schools understands the importance of conserving resources and protecting our environment. Read about our unique and innovative conservation efforts.

Read and Watch the Accomplishments of Our Staff and Students!

During each School Board meeting students, staff, programs, and events from across the division are recognized in the Superintendent’s Report and School Board Recognitions. Archived copies of the Superintendent’s Report and School Board Recognitions beginning with the 1999-2000 school year.


Last Modified on Thursday, June 06, 2013