Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is the largest school division in Hampton Roads with 86 schools. VBCPS is a fully-accredited school division and a diverse community that continues to outperform school divisions across the state and nation on key academic indicators. Read more about the division's accomplishments by reading recent news releases, reading our blog, The Core, or connecting with us through social media by following @vbschools - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
*Updated 03.09.2021
Student Facts
Student Demographics
|
Ethnicity |
Percentage |
Caucasian |
46.3% |
Black/African American |
23.3% |
Hispanic/Latino |
12.8% |
Multiracial |
10.4% |
Asian |
6.4% |
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
0.5% |
American Indian/Alaska Native |
0.2% |
Student Membership in Program Areas
|
Program Areas |
Number of Students |
Special Education Student Membership |
7,031 |
Gifted Program Student Membership |
10,597 |
Students with a 504 plan |
2,932 |
National Assessment Data
|
Assessment Area (2019-2020) |
Score/Count |
SAT Reading & Writing Mean Score |
561.9 |
SAT Math Score Mean |
540.1 |
SAT Overall Mean Score |
1102 |
Advanced Placement Exams Taken |
9,037 |
ACT Composite Score |
23.7 |
Student enrollment information is pulled from the Fall membership data submitted to VDOE as part of the Student Record Collection. The numbers are based on the VBCPS students who are receiving educational services within the division with the exception of the Alternate Education student membership number which reports students who were enrolled at Renaissance Academy.
SAT/ACT/AP data based on information that is generated and reported for the annual college readiness brief.
Staff Facts
Staff Employment Facts
|
Number of Employees |
14,162 |
Full-time |
9,252 |
Part-time |
1,073 |
Substitutes & other temps |
3,837 |
Number of Teachers |
5,292 |
Average Length of Teaching Experience |
13.96 years |
Salary Range for Teachers |
$47,135 - $69,844 |
Staff Demographics
|
Ethnicity |
Percentage |
Caucasian |
71.54% |
Black/African American |
18.31% |
Asian |
4.37% |
Hispanic/Latino |
3.90% |
Multiracial |
1.33% |
Pacific/Hawaiian Islander |
0.10% |
School Facts
Elementary Schools |
55 |
Middle Schools |
15 |
High Schools |
11 |
Charter School (Grades 9-12) |
1 |
Specialty Centers/td>
|
4 |
Total Schools/Centers |
86 |
School Safety
|
Police School Resource Officers Assigned to Schools |
27 |
Security Assistants Assigned to Schools |
210 |
Food Service
|
Meals Served (all programs, 2018-2019) |
8.64 million |
Meals Served (all programs, 2019-2020) |
7.13 million |
Meals Served pre-Covid |
5.9 million |
Meals Served during Covid |
1.23 million |
Transportation
(With students in a 5-day face-to-face instructional setting.) |
Number of Buses on the Road Daily |
650 |
Miles Traveled Daily (to and from school only) |
31,896 |
Annual Miles Traveled |
5,773,218 |
Technology
- VBCPS has an innovative and diverse technical environment utilizing several of the industry's most advanced technologies including
- Cloud technologies from Google and Microsoft
- One of the most extensive wired and wireless networks in eastern Virginia
- Multi-layered support resources including onsite support at each VB school building, an advanced central support center and a variety of online supports
- VBCPS has 15 Digital Learning Anchor Schools, which serve as pilot schools to try out national trends and best practices in digital learning before deploying them division wide.
Mission Statement
The Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with the entire community, will empower every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community.
Vision Statement
Every student is achieving at his or her maximum potential in an engaging, inspiring and challenging learning environment.
Core Values
Put Students First. Seek Growth. Be Open To Change. Do Great Work Together. Value Differences.