Oscar F Smith High School
School Overview
Oscar F Smith High School is a public school located in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is a school in Chesapeake City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 87% of students are proficient in Math learning and 83% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,194 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 163 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,194 students are attending Oscar F Smith High School. By gender, there are 1,101 and 1,093 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Oscar F Smith High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 193 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Black | 42 | 26 | 16 |
| White | 86 | 32 | 54 |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 193 | 86 | 107 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 163 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Oscar F Smith High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 95.1% of teachers are certified. 96.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 163 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 155 | 95.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 8 | 4.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 1.2% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 313 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 84,849 Households |
| Population | 234,347 |
| Male | 117,267 |
| Female | 122,715 |
| Child Population | 76,451 |
| Total Housing Units | 90,802 Units |
| Average House Value | $273,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,279 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $78,640 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Oscar F Smith High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 386 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 218 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 380 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Oscar F Smith High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 386 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 167 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 238 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 193 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 218 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 380 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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