Bethel High School, Hampton, 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.

7.4 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 82.5% across all subjects — 72th percentile statewide.

8.2 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 80th percentile.

5.2 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 47th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

83%state 78%

Geometry

94%state 82%

Algebra I

91%state 85%

Algebra II

98%state 89%

Earth Science

95%state 70%

English Writing

87%state 76%

World History I

73%state 66%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 425 students, unless noted.

98.6%

On-time graduation rate

45%

Advanced Studies diplomas

48%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

0.2%

Dropout rate

15.9%

Enrolled in AP courses

5.0%

Took an AP exam

9.2%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

454

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Bethel High School & its school zone

Bethel High School serves Hampton, VA 23666 students as a public high school in Hampton Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Bethel High School are typically shopping the Bethel zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Hampton high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 6.7/10 — above 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 82.5%, with standout results in Geometry (94% vs a 82% state average) and English Writing (87% vs a 76% state average). 98.6% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 45% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 48% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 16% AP course enrollment, 9% dual enrollment for college credit, 454 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Hampton school zones, homes zoned to Bethel High School sit in the Bethel 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 Hampton 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: Hampton City Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Public
Principal: Dr. Tanya V. Howard
Established: 1968
Mascot & colors: Bruins · Green, Gold
Enrollment: 1,769 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1
Classroom teachers: 118.83 FTE
Accreditation: Accredited (all required evidence submitted and approved for compliance under Virginia Standards of Accreditation) (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510180000731

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

88%

Mathematics

93%

Science

83%

History & Social Sci.

69%

99%

On-time graduation (2021 (as reported on VA School Quality Profile; cohort year should be re-verified))

0%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

15.94%

Students in AP courses

9.16%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP enrollment 282 students (15.94%); AP tests taken 88 students (4.97%); dual enrollment 162 students (9.16%). School offers specialized academy pathways (e.g., Governor's Health Sciences, Media Arts, Law & Public Safety, Transportation/Information Analytics).

Attendance

2024-2025

9.3% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Bethel High School

Bethel High School is a public high school in the northwestern section of Hampton, Virginia, part of Hampton City Public Schools. It was built in 1968 to absorb enrollment overflow from Hampton High School and Kecoughtan High School, and its design closely mirrored Kecoughtan's floor plan. The school and its surrounding area take their name from the community of Bethel and the nearby Civil War Battle of Big Bethel. A branch of the municipal library system, the Bethel Library, opened on the campus in January 1969.

The school sits at 1067 Big Bethel Road in a large-suburban area of Hampton on the Virginia Peninsula. Its teams compete as the Bruins in green and gold. Bethel operates several specialized academy pathways, and its athletics programs have produced multiple state championships in football and track and field as well as several nationally prominent alumni.

Notable alumni

Allen Iverson· NBA MVP (2001), 11-time All-Star, Basketball Hall of Fame (2016)Francena McCorory· Olympic gold medalist, 4x400m relay (2012, 2016)Shaun Gayle· NFL defensive back, 1985 Super Bowl champion (Chicago Bears)Todd Kelly· Former NFL defensive endMike London· College football head coach (University of Virginia)

Contact

Phone: (757) 825-4400
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Bethel High School detail — NCES School ID, district, address, phone, grades, total enrollment, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, race/ethnicity counts, free/reduced lunch2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Bethel High — Accreditation, SOL pass rates, graduation and dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, AP/dual enrollment, demographics, principal2024-2025 metrics; 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
Bethel High School official website (Hampton City Schools) — Website URL, phone, office hours, mascot, mission2026 link ↗
Wikipedia - Bethel High School (Virginia) — Founding year (1968), history, mascot, school colors, athletics championships, notable alumni2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (SOL, enrollment, demographics); 2025-2026 accreditation unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Bethel High School