Poquoson High School
School Overview
Poquoson High School is a public school located in Poquoson, Virginia. It is a school in Poquoson City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 85% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 92% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 699 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 60 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 699 students are attending Poquoson High School. By gender, there are 376 and 323 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Poquoson High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 147 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 131 | 60 | 71 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 147 | 69 | 78 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 60 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Poquoson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 98.3% of teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 60 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 59 | 98.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 5.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 233 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 4,593 Households |
| Population | 12,033 |
| Male | 6,023 |
| Female | 6,067 |
| Child Population | 3,779 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,801 Units |
| Average House Value | $323,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,222 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.00% |
| Average Household Income | $97,118 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.97% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Poquoson High School offers 22 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 153 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 169 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Poquoson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 22 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 153 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 47 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 169 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Poquoson City Public Schools
In Poquoson City Public Schools, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.