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All 81 Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) earned Full Accreditation for 2026-2027, and 77 of 81 schools raised their overall framework scores on Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework. The results are based on 2025-2026 data.
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Strategic Framework
Measuring Our Progress
Key Navigational Markers
These indicators track annual progress toward the five goals of Compass to 2030. Baseline values were established at the launch of the strategic framework. Results marked as pending will be updated as data are released.
View the Compass to 2030 Strategic Plan ↗Goal 1
Challenge and support each student to excel academically and gain the skills and attributes outlined in the VBCPS Future-Ready Profile to successfully navigate future pathways.
Students meeting state standards in reading
81%
Baseline
82%
2025–26
↑ Up 1 point from baseline
Students meeting state standards in mathematics
79%
Baseline
78%
2025–26
↓ 1 point below baseline
Secondary students enrolling in and successfully completing advanced courses
64%
Baseline
65%
2025–26
↑ Up 1 point from baseline
Seniors reporting they have a solid plan after graduation
91%
Baseline
92%
2025–26
↑ Up 1 point from baseline
Students with disabilities graduating on time with a standard or advanced diploma
69%
Baseline
Data pending
2025–26
Data to be released
Goal 2
Provide a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports the well-being of students and strengthens the social-emotional skills they need to be resilient individuals and responsible leaders.
Students reporting school is safe
91%
Baseline
91%
2025–26
Students reporting they have a trusted adult at school
91%
Baseline
90%
2025–26
↓ 1 point below baseline
Students participating in extracurricular activities or clubs
66%
Baseline
66%
2025–26
Students reporting a sense of belonging at their school
80%
Baseline
82%
2025–26
↑ Up 2 points from baseline
Students with 90% or higher attendance
90%
Baseline
89%
2025–26
↓ 1 point below baseline
Goal 3
Enhance and sustain a positive work culture and climate that values and invests in recruiting, supporting, and retaining a high-quality workforce exemplifying the division's core values.
Staff reporting job satisfaction
88%
Baseline
87%
2025–26
↓ 1 point below baseline
Staff reporting professional learning opportunities are appropriate to meet their needs
86%
Baseline
88%
2025–26
↑ Up 2 points from baseline
Staff aware of resources to support their health and well-being
92%
Baseline
93%
2025–26
↑ Up 1 point from baseline
Teacher retention rate
91%
Baseline
91%
2025–26
Staff vacancy rate
4%
Baseline
3%
2025–26
↑ Improved — lower is better
Goal 4
Cultivate mutually supportive partnerships among families, schools, and the community to support student achievement and wellbeing, enhance real-world learning, and broaden opportunities for career exploration and experience.
Families aware of events, programs, and resources provided to support students
77%
Baseline
85%
2025–26
↑ Up 8 points from baseline
Families reporting satisfaction with opportunities available to be involved in their child's school
86%
Baseline
88%
2025–26
↑ Up 2 points from baseline
Students reporting their school provides them with real-world learning experiences
81%
Baseline
79%
2025–26
↓ 2 points below baseline
Graduates participating in high-quality work-based learning experiences
15%
Baseline
Data pending
2025–26
Data to be released
Goal 5
Pursue the effective and efficient use of division resources, operations, and processes to best meet the needs of students and staff.
Schools meeting or exceeding state accountability requirements
72%
Baseline
Data pending
2025–26
Data to be released
Schools meeting state accreditation standards
100%
Baseline
Data pending
2025–26
Data to be released
Staff reporting their school has the necessary resources to support students' needs
86%
Baseline
83%
2025–26
↓ 3 points below baseline
Students and parents reporting satisfaction with the student's educational experience
Students 87% 85%
Parents 90% 91%
Mixed — students −2 pts, parents +1 pt
Staff reporting the workplace is safe
93%
Baseline
94%
2025–26
↑ Up 1 point from baseline
Source: VBCPS Compass to 2030 Strategy Monitoring, Office of Planning, Innovation, and Accountability. Survey data collected annually; state assessment data released by VDOE. Indicators marked "data pending" will be updated upon release. Questions: 757-263-1199.
Compass to 2030 Updates
VBCPS shares regular updates on progress toward the Compass to 2030 goals with the School Board and community. The presentations below offer an overview of highlights and key findings by goal area.
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Looking for additional data?
The VBCPS Division Data Dashboard includes student achievement and outcomes data, state comparisons, and links to additional division data reports.
Visit the Division Data Dashboard ↗