Hampton 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.

6.1 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 78.3% across all subjects — 57th percentile statewide.

7.3 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 70th percentile.

5.5 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 50th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

83%state 78%

Geometry

87%state 82%

Algebra I

91%state 85%

Algebra II

95%state 89%

English Writing

54%state 76%

World History I

61%state 66%

World History II

54%state 37%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 338 students, unless noted.

98.5%

On-time graduation rate

35%

Advanced Studies diplomas

45%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

0.3%

Dropout rate

24.3%

Enrolled in AP courses

1.6%

Took an AP exam

8.9%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

273

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Hampton High School & its school zone

A public high school in Hampton Public Schools, Hampton High School anchors its attendance zone in Hampton, VA 23669. Buyers searching homes for sale near Hampton High School are typically shopping the Hampton zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Hampton high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 6.1/10 — 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 78.3%, with standout results in World History II (54% vs a 37% state average). 98.5% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 35% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 45% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 24% AP course enrollment, 9% dual enrollment for college credit, 273 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Hampton school zones, homes zoned to Hampton High School sit in the Hampton 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: Haneef Majied
Established: 1634 · this campus 1956
Mascot & colors: Crabbers · Red, White
Enrollment: 1,301 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1
Classroom teachers: 91.34 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510180000742

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

88%

Mathematics

91%

Science

83%

History & Social Sci.

73%

99%

On-time graduation (2025)

0%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

24.29%

Students in AP courses

8.92%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP enrollment 316 students; dual enrollment 116 students. School also offers International Baccalaureate (IB).

Attendance

2024-2025

Consistent attenders

89.9%

7.2% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Hampton High School

Hampton High School is a public secondary school in Hampton, Virginia, operated by Hampton City Public Schools. Its institutional lineage is traced to the Syms Free School founded in 1634, making it one of the oldest continuous public education efforts in the United States. The current building at 1491 West Queen Street dates to 1956 and, because of its sprawling floor plan, earned the local nickname the 'Little Pentagon' for its seemingly endless hallways.

The school serves grades 9-12 in a large-suburban setting and is known regionally for a long-running athletics tradition under the 'Crabbers' name. It has produced numerous professional athletes, senior military officers, and a noted NASA figure among its alumni.

Athletics & activities

36

State athletic titles

17

Football state championships

Notable alumni

Dwight Stephenson· Pro Football Hall of Fame center (Miami Dolphins)Chris Hanburger· Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker (Washington)Ronald Curry· NFL player and college quarterbackGen. John P. Jumper· U.S. Air Force Chief of StaffGen. Darren W. McDew· U.S. Air Force general, USTRANSCOM commanderChristopher C. Kraft Jr.· NASA's first flight directorSteve Riddick· Olympic gold-medal sprinterRobert Arthur Jr.· Author and radio/fiction writer

Contact

Phone: (757) 825-4430

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Hampton High — NCES ID, address, phone, grades, enrollment, teachers FTE, student/teacher ratio, locale, race/ethnicity, free/reduced lunch2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Hampton High — Accreditation, SOL pass rates, graduation/dropout, AP/dual enrollment, chronic absenteeism, demographics, principal2024-2025 metrics; accreditation SY 2025-2026 link ↗
Hampton High School official website — Website URL, phone, mascot2026 link ↗
Wikipedia - Hampton High School (Virginia) — Founding history, current building year, mascot, colors, state championships, notable alumnicurrent link ↗

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

Hampton High School