Woodside 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.

3.4 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 70.1% across all subjects — 27th percentile statewide.

6.4 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 60th percentile.

5.4 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 49th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

76%state 78%

Geometry

85%state 82%

Algebra I

77%state 85%

Algebra II

96%state 89%

Earth Science

70%state 70%

World History I

55%state 66%

World History II

25%state 37%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 400 students, unless noted.

98%

On-time graduation rate

55%

Advanced Studies diplomas

48%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

0.3%

Dropout rate

21.6%

Enrolled in AP courses

20.1%

Took an AP exam

1.4%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

591

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Woodside High School & its school zone

A public high school in Newport News Public Schools, Woodside High School anchors its attendance zone in Newport News, VA 13450. Buyers searching homes for sale near Woodside High School are typically shopping the Woodside zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Newport News high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 4.8/10 — 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 70.1%, with stronger-than-state results in Algebra II (96% vs a 89% state average). 98% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 55% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 48% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 22% AP course enrollment, 1% dual enrollment for college credit, 591 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Newport News school zones, homes zoned to Woodside High School sit in the Woodside 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: Public
Principal: Dr. Mary Hardesty
Established: 1996
Mascot & colors: Wolverines · Teal, Purple
Enrollment: 1,723 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1
Classroom teachers: 114.55 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510264001453

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

85%

Mathematics

83%

Science

76%

History & Social Sci.

49%

98%

On-time graduation (2024-2025 (Class of 2025))

0%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

21.59%

Students in AP courses

1.39%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

734

Career & technical credentials earned

AP enrollment = 373 students; dual enrollment = 24 students.

Attendance

2024-2025

17% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Woodside High School

Woodside High School opened in September 1996 as one of the high schools serving Newport News, Virginia. Located at 13450 Woodside Lane in the northern end of the city near the Newport News-York County line, it is part of Newport News City Public Schools and serves students in grades 9 through 12.

The school is home to Newport News Public Schools' Center for the Arts and Communications Magnet Program, which offers specializations in music, dance, drama, creative writing, communications, and visual arts. Its teams compete as the Wolverines in Virginia High School League athletics, with school colors of teal and purple.

Athletics & activities

5

State athletic titles

4

Boys Basketball VHSL state titles

Notable alumni

Masego (Micah Davis)· Musician/singer-songwriterMondoe Davis· Pastor and former football linebacker

Contact

Phone: (757) 886-7530

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - School Detail — NCES ID, address, phone, grades, enrollment (1,723) and by-grade, FTE teachers (114.55), student/teacher ratio (15.04), locale (City Midsize 12), charter status, free-lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Woodside High — Accreditation (Fully Accredited 2025-26), SOL pass rates, graduation rate 98% & dropout 0% (Class of 2025), demographics, chronic absenteeism 17%, AP/dual enrollment, CTE credentials, principal2024-2025 / 2025-2026 link ↗
Wikipedia - Woodside High School (Virginia) — Founding year (1996), mascot (Wolverines), colors (teal/purple), VHSL state championships, notable alumni, Center for the Arts magnet program2016-17 enrollment cited on page; general history link ↗
Wikimedia Commons (Media Search) — Photo search - no freely-licensed building photo foundchecked 2026-07 link ↗

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

Woodside High School