Deep Creek High School, Chesapeake, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 325 Virginia public high schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

6.5 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 79.5% across all subjects — 61th percentile statewide.

4.9 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 44th percentile.

5.1 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 45th percentile.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Biology

77%state 78%

Geometry

87%state 82%

Algebra I

86%state 85%

Algebra II

94%state 89%

Earth Science

99%state 70%

English Writing

81%state 76%

World History I

72%state 66%

World History II

24%state 37%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 409 students, unless noted.

92.2%

On-time graduation rate

46%

Advanced Studies diplomas

63%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

3.4%

Dropout rate

23.3%

Enrolled in AP courses

13.4%

Took an AP exam

6.0%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

524

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

Source: Virginia Department of Education — Graduation, Diplomas, Advanced Programs, Postsecondary Enrollment, and CTE datasets.

Deep Creek High School & its school zone

A public high school in Chesapeake Public Schools, Deep Creek High School anchors its attendance zone in Chesapeake, VA 23323. Buyers searching homes for sale near Deep Creek High School are typically shopping the Deep Creek zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Chesapeake high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 5.6/10 — around the state average among Virginia's 325 public high schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 79.5%, with standout results in Earth Science (99% vs a 70% state average). 92.2% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 46% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 63% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 23% AP course enrollment, 6% dual enrollment for college credit, 524 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Chesapeake school zones, homes zoned to Deep Creek High School sit in the Deep Creek attendance area — use the listings on this page to see every active REIN MLS home in the zone. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Chesapeake Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (40%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
College readiness (40%): average statewide rank in on-time graduation rate, AP course enrollment, and college enrollment within 16 months of graduation.
Academic progress (20%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Chesapeake City Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Public
Principal: Kinyatta B. Garrett
Established: 1908
Mascot & colors: Hornets · Purple, White
Enrollment: 1,691 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1
Classroom teachers: 121.39 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2024-2025)
NCES school ID: 510081001832

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

87%

Mathematics

87%

Science

80%

History & Social Sci.

67%

92%

On-time graduation (2021-2022 entering 9th-grade cohort (4-year))

3%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

23.26%

Students in AP courses

5.95%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP enrollment 395 students; dual enrollment 101 students (Virginia School Quality Profile, 2024-2025).

Attendance

2024-2025

12.2% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Deep Creek High School

Deep Creek High School is a public secondary school (grades 9-12) in the Chesapeake City Public Schools division, tracing its founding to 1908. In 2011 the school established a Science and Medicine Academy program. Its athletic teams compete as the Deep Creek Hornets in purple and white.

The school sits at 2900 Margaret Booker Drive in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake, Virginia, in the southeastern part of the Hampton Roads region. NCES classifies its setting as a large city.

Athletics & activities

6

Track and field VHSL state championships

Notable alumni

DeAngelo Hall· NFL cornerback (8th overall pick, 2004 draft; Washington)Mike Scott· NBA forward (Philadelphia 76ers, among others)Darren Perry· NFL safety (9 seasons) and longtime NFL assistant coachChris Crocker· NFL safety (drafted by Cleveland Browns, 2003)Ras-I Dowling· NFL cornerback (33rd overall pick, 2011; New England Patriots)James Anderson· NFL linebacker (Carolina Panthers; 2006 draft)Darryl Tapp· NFL defensive end (2006 draft)Clay Rapada· Major League Baseball pitcherMichael Copon· Actor (Power Rangers Time Force, One Tree Hill)Deborah Coleman· Blues guitarist and musician

Contact

Phone: (757) 558-5302

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — Deep Creek High (510081001832) — NCES ID, address, grades, total enrollment, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, phone, race/ethnicity counts, free-lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — Deep Creek High — Accreditation, SOL pass rates, on-time graduation rate, dropout rate, chronic absenteeism, AP/dual-enrollment, demographic percentages, principal2024-2025 link ↗
Wikipedia — Deep Creek High School — Founding year (1908), mascot, colors, athletic state championships, notable alumni, Science and Medicine Academy historyn/a link ↗
Chesapeake City Public Schools — Deep Creek High — Official school website URL2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Deep Creek High School