Overview

Western Branch High School is a public school in Chesapeake, VA, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 10 high schools in Chesapeake Public Schools.

School Rating

Western Branch High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1968 Bruin Place
Chesapeake, VA 23321
School leader: Mr Quentin Hicks
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Western Branch Primary School
    0.23 miles
    Public district; PK, K-2
  • 6 /10
    Western Branch Middle School
    0.23 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    Jackson Memorial Bapt Pre-School
    0.35 miles
    Private; PK
  • 4 /10
    Western Branch Intermediate School
    0.41 miles
    Public district; 3-5
  • NA
    Aldersgate KinderPrep
    0.44 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Aldersgate Umc Kinder Prep
    0.45 miles
    Private; PK-TK
  • NA
    Churchland Country Day School
    0.58 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Churchland Kindercare
    1.04 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Churchland Baptist Pre School
    1.13 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Tucker-Capps Elementary School
    13.03 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
    14.64 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 9 /10
    The Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
    8.3 miles
    Public district; 3-8
  • 9 /10
    Ghent School
    6.67 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 9 /10
    Oakland Elementary School
    10.22 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
    Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School
    2.6 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 8 /10
    Thomas Eaton Middle School
    13.93 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 8 /10
    Hilton Elementary School
    12.85 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
    Ingleside Elementary School
    9.3 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
    W.H. Taylor Elementary School
    5.83 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5