Menchville High School, Newport News, 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.

2.6 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 66.5% across all subjects — 17th percentile statewide.

3.9 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 32th percentile.

5.7 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 53th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

73%state 78%

Geometry

82%state 82%

Algebra I

72%state 85%

Algebra II

80%state 89%

Earth Science

49%state 70%

World History I

55%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 406 students, unless noted.

96.3%

On-time graduation rate

48%

Advanced Studies diplomas

55%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

0.5%

Dropout rate

25.0%

Enrolled in AP courses

22.6%

Took an AP exam

1.2%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

527

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Menchville High School & its school zone

Menchville High School is a public high school in Newport News, VA 23602, part of Newport News Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Menchville High School are typically shopping the Menchville zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Newport News high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 4.1/10 — below 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 66.5%. 96.3% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 48% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 55% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 25% AP course enrollment, 1% dual enrollment for college credit, 527 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Newport News school zones, homes zoned to Menchville High School sit in the Menchville 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 Newport News 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: Newport News City Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Regular public high school
Principal: Jason Hollar
Established: 1970
Mascot & colors: Monarchs · Purple, Gold
Enrollment: 1,707 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1
Classroom teachers: 125.5 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510264001063

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

80%

Mathematics

75%

Science

73%

History & Social Sci.

44%

96%

On-time graduation (2024-2025 (four-year cohort))

1%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

25.04%

Students in AP courses

1.23%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP enrollment 428 students; dual enrollment 21 students

Attendance

2024-2025

18% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Menchville High School

Menchville High School opened in 1970 and is one of six comprehensive high schools operated by Newport News City Public Schools. Located at 275 Menchville Road, it draws students from the Gildersleeve, Hines, and Huntington middle schools and serves grades 9 through 12. The school's teams are known as the Monarchs, competing in purple and gold, and the campus hosts the division's Dual Language Immersion program.

The school sits in the Denbigh area of northern Newport News on the Virginia Peninsula. Over its history Menchville has built a notable athletics record, particularly in boys' track and field, and counts several NFL, MLB, and NBA players as well as an author and actors among its alumni.

Athletics & activities

29

Boys' outdoor track state titles

Notable alumni

Al Toon· Former NFL wide receiver (New York Jets)Kwamie Lassiter· Former NFL free safety (Cardinals, Chargers, Rams)David Macklin· Former NFL cornerback (Colts, Cardinals, Washington)David Pope· Former NBA small forward (Kansas City Kings, Seattle SuperSonics)Jharel Cotton· MLB pitcherCocoa Brown· Actress and comedianQuiana Grant· Supermodel (2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue)Christopher Phillips· Author and founder of Socrates CafeKaren Barefoot· College basketball coachRJ May· South Carolina House of Representatives member

Contact

Phone: (757) 886-7722
Office hours: Office 6:50 am - 3:35 pm; student day 7:10 am - 1:55 pm

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Menchville High (510264001063) — NCES ID, district, grades, enrollment total & by grade, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, phone, address2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Menchville High — Accreditation, SOL pass rates, on-time graduation rate, dropout rate, chronic absenteeism, AP/dual enrollment, demographics, principal2024-2025 / accreditation 2025-2026 link ↗
Menchville High School official website — Website URL, principal, phone, office/student hours, colors, mascot2026 link ↗
Wikipedia - Menchville High School — Founding year (1970), mascot, colors, athletics championships, notable alumni, feeder schools2026 link ↗
Wikimedia Commons search — Checked for freely-licensed building photo - none found2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (NCES & Virginia School Quality Profiles); accreditation SY2025-2026 unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Menchville High School