Kecoughtan 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.

7.2 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 81.6% across all subjects — 68th percentile statewide.

6.9 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 65th percentile.

5.7 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 52th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

83%state 78%

Geometry

82%state 82%

Algebra I

93%state 85%

Algebra II

95%state 89%

English Writing

65%state 76%

World History I

82%state 66%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 377 students, unless noted.

98.4%

On-time graduation rate

46%

Advanced Studies diplomas

51%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

0.3%

Dropout rate

21.8%

Enrolled in AP courses

9.8%

Took an AP exam

14.2%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

356

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Kecoughtan High School & its school zone

Kecoughtan High School is a public high school in Hampton, VA 23669, part of Hampton Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Kecoughtan High School are typically shopping the Kecoughtan zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Hampton high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 6.5/10 — 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 81.6%, with standout results in World History I (82% vs a 66% state average). 98.4% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 46% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 51% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 22% AP course enrollment, 14% dual enrollment for college credit, 356 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Hampton school zones, homes zoned to Kecoughtan High School sit in the Kecoughtan 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. Dwayne L. Lucas
Established: 1963
Mascot & colors: Warriors · Green, White
Enrollment: 1,553 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1
Classroom teachers: 107.66 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2024-2025)
NCES school ID: 510180000747

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

85%

Mathematics

90%

Science

83%

History & Social Sci.

77%

98%

On-time graduation (2024-2025)

0%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

21.75%

Students in AP courses

14.16%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP enrollment 338 students; dual enrollment 220 students per Virginia School Quality Profiles.

Attendance

2024-2025

8.3% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Kecoughtan High School

Kecoughtan High School is a public high school in Hampton, Virginia, part of Hampton City Public Schools. The building was constructed in 1961-1962 to relieve overflow from Hampton High School, and its first academic school year was 1963-64. The school's name derives from the Kikotan (Kecoughtan), a Virginia Algonquian people who inhabited the area at the time of English settlement.

The school sits at 522 Woodland Road in a large suburban section of Hampton, on Virginia's Peninsula in the Hampton Roads region. It serves grades 9 through 12 and its athletic teams compete as the Warriors in green and white.

Notable alumni

Jerod Mayo· NFL linebacker (2008-2015) and head coach of the New England PatriotsMacey Brooks· NFL wide receiverTrenton Cannon· NFL running backJake Cave· MLB outfielderJo Ann Davis· U.S. Representative for VirginiaJames Genus· Jazz bassist (Saturday Night Live band)Sam Newsome· Jazz saxophonistBert Mizusawa· U.S. Army Major GeneralRandall Reed· U.S. Air Force Major General

Contact

Phone: (757) 850-5000

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Kecoughtan High — NCES ID, address, phone, district, grades, locale, total enrollment, enrollment by grade, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, race/ethnicity counts, lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Kecoughtan High — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, graduation and dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, AP and dual enrollment, demographics, principal2024-2025 link ↗
Wikipedia - Kecoughtan High School — Founding history, mascot, colors, principal, notable alumni, athletics notesn/a link ↗
Kecoughtan High School (Hampton City Schools official site) — Official school website URL2026 link ↗
Wikimedia Commons media search — Confirmed no freely-licensed building photo available2026 link ↗

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

Kecoughtan High School