Achievable Dream Academy, Newport News, VA

At a glance

School district: Newport News City Public Schools
Grades served: PK-5
School type: Public (magnet / public-private partnership)
Principal: Ms. Tabitha Evans
Established: 1992
Enrollment: 641 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 19:1
Classroom teachers: 33 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510264002343

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

60%

Mathematics

65%

Science

71%

History & Social Sci.

44%

Attendance

2024-2025

18.7% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Achievable Dream Academy

An Achievable Dream Academy grew out of An Achievable Dream, a public-private partnership founded in 1992 by Newport News businessman Walter Segaloff together with local corporate, civic, education, and military partners. What began as a summer education and tennis program for at-risk third graders expanded into a full elementary school in Newport News City Public Schools, using an extended school day and a 'Social, Academic, and Moral Education' model. The organization has since grown to serve students across multiple schools in Newport News and Virginia Beach.

The Academy is located at 726 16th Street in the Southeast Community (East End) of Newport News, and serves students in grades PK through 5. It operates as part of Newport News City Public Schools and remains fully accredited by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Contact

Phone: (757) 928-6827

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Achievable Dream Academy — NCES ID, address, grades, total enrollment, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, charter status, race/ethnicity counts, lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Achievable Dream Academy — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, enrollment by grade, demographics percentages, economically disadvantaged, EL, students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism, principal2024-2025 metrics; 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
An Achievable Dream Academy official website — School website, program description, partnership/mission context2026 link ↗
An Achievable Dream - History — Founding history (1992), founder Walter Segaloff, program origin and growthcurrent link ↗

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

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