Overview

Kempsville High School is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA, offering AP courses, 6 sports, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 17 high schools in VA Beach City Public Schools.

School Rating

Kempsville 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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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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About the School


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Neighborhood

5194 Chief Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
School leader: Ms Melissa George
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Kempsville Elementary School
    0.24 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Coastal Christian Academy
    0.28 miles
    Private; K-11
  • NA
    Children's World Learning Center 586
    0.36 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Unrasian Pre-School
    0.44 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Kempsville Rec Early Child Care Center
    0.44 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Kids Town Learning Center
    0.48 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Emmanuel Episcopal Day School
    0.54 miles
    Private; PK
  • 5 /10
    Kempsville Middle School
    0.58 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    KPC Day School
    0.58 miles
    Private; PK-K
  • 9 /10
    Corporate Landing Elementary School
    8.53 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Floyd Kellam High School
    7.44 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    John B. Dey Elementary School
    7.51 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Linkhorn Park Elementary School
    7.58 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Princess Anne Elementary School
    8.32 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Princess Anne Middle School
    7.07 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 9 /10
    Trantwood Elementary School
    6.64 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Hickory High School
    12.36 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Green Run Collegiate
    2.72 miles
    Public charter; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    The Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
    7.33 miles
    Public district; 3-8