Lake Taylor High School, Norfolk, 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.

2.0 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 62.3% across all subjects — 11th percentile statewide.

1.6 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 7th percentile.

1.9 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 10th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

69%state 78%

Geometry

43%state 82%

Algebra I

78%state 85%

Earth Science

42%state 70%

English Writing

59%state 76%

World History I

40%state 66%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 222 students, unless noted.

80.6%

On-time graduation rate

10%

Advanced Studies diplomas

38%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

11.3%

Dropout rate

9.8%

Enrolled in AP courses

7.9%

Took an AP exam

1.1%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

393

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Lake Taylor High School & its school zone

Lake Taylor High School serves Norfolk, VA 23502 students as a public high school in Norfolk Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Lake Taylor High School are typically shopping the Lake Taylor zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Norfolk high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 1.9/10 — 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 62.3%. 80.6% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 10% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 38% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 10% AP course enrollment, 1% dual enrollment for college credit, 393 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Norfolk school zones, homes zoned to Lake Taylor High School sit in the Lake Taylor 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 Norfolk 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: Norfolk City Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Public
Principal: Dr. Latesha Wade-Jenkins
Established: 1967
Mascot & colors: Titans · Crimson, Cream, Royal Blue
Enrollment: 1,107 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1
Classroom teachers: 75 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510267001104

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

75%

Mathematics

73%

Science

69%

History & Social Sci.

46%

81%

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

11%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

9.76%

Students in AP courses

1.08%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

419

Career & technical credentials earned

CTE: 419 credentials earned by 351 students; 130 CTE completers. AP: 108 students enrolled. Dual enrollment: 12 students. Governor's School: 2 students.

Attendance

2024-2025

Consistent attenders

73.5%

26.5% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Lake Taylor High School

Lake Taylor High School is a public high school in the Norfolk City Public Schools division, located at 1384 Kempsville Road in the eastern part of Norfolk, Virginia, on grounds adjacent to Lake Taylor. It opened on September 5, 1967 and was dedicated on February 11, 1968. The distinctive four-story building was noted at the time for features including a rooftop observation deck, two student cafeterias, a college-sized gymnasium, and what was then the first elevator in a Norfolk public school. Andrew T. Leidy served as the first principal.

The school's teams compete as the Titans in crimson, cream, and royal blue, and the campus houses an NJROTC-based program known as the Academy of Leadership and Military Science. Lake Taylor's football program has been among the most successful in the region, winning multiple VHSL state championships; its 2012 title was the first football state championship for a Norfolk public high school in 46 years.

Athletics & activities

VHSL football state championships

Notable alumni

Brandon Vera· MMA fighter; ONE Championship Heavyweight Champion, former UFCDereon Seabron· NBA player (New Orleans Pelicans)Joe Bryant Jr.· Professional basketball playerJJ Quinerly· WNBA playerJalyn Holmes· NFL defensive endAmos Lawrence· NFL running backMarvin Mitchell· NFL linebackerTommy Graves· NFL linebacker; 1979 Super Bowl champion (Pittsburgh Steelers)Wilhelmina Wright· U.S. District Court judge (District of Minnesota)Julie Forman-Kay· Biochemist; professor, University of Toronto / SickKids

Contact

Phone: (757) 892-3200

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — Lake Taylor High — NCES ID, address, phone, grades, total enrollment, enrollment by grade, classroom teachers FTE, student/teacher ratio, locale, race/ethnicity counts, free-lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — Lake Taylor High — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, graduation and dropout rates, advanced diplomas, demographics (econ. disadvantaged, EL, SWD), AP/dual enrollment, CTE credentials, chronic absenteeism, principal2024-2025 (accreditation 2025-2026) link ↗
Lake Taylor High School — Wikipedia — Founding year, mascot, colors, athletics championships, notable alumniaccessed 2026-07 link ↗
Lake Taylor High School official site — History — Opening/dedication history, first principal, building features, website URLaccessed 2026-07 link ↗
Wikimedia Commons — File:Lake Taylor High School.JPG — Freely-licensed building photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)2015 link ↗

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

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