Green Run High School, Virginia Beach, 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.

5.5 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 76.1% across all subjects — 50th percentile statewide.

7.4 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 71th percentile.

4.8 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 42th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

72%state 78%

Geometry

87%state 82%

Algebra I

84%state 85%

Algebra II

94%state 89%

English Writing

75%state 76%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 370 students, unless noted.

96.2%

On-time graduation rate

32%

Advanced Studies diplomas

40%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

2.2%

Dropout rate

25.2%

Enrolled in AP courses

11.8%

Took an AP exam

6.9%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

629

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Green Run High School & its school zone

A public high school in Virginia Beach Public Schools, Green Run High School anchors its attendance zone in Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Buyers searching homes for sale near Green Run High School are typically shopping the Green Run zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Virginia Beach high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 5.6/10 — 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 76.1%, with stronger-than-state results in Algebra II (94% vs a 89% state average) and Geometry (87% vs a 82% state average). 96.2% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 32% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 40% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 25% AP course enrollment, 7% dual enrollment for college credit, 629 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Virginia Beach school zones, homes zoned to Green Run High School sit in the Green Run 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 Virginia Beach 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: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Public
Principal: Tennille Bowser
Established: 1979
Mascot & colors: Stallions · Royal Blue, Kelly Green, White
Enrollment: 1,465 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 16:1
Classroom teachers: 92.8 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510384001879

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

89%

Mathematics

86%

Science

71%

History & Social Sci.

62%

96%

On-time graduation (2025)

2%

Dropout rate

33%

Earned an Advanced Diploma

College & career readiness

2024-2025

25.17%

Students in AP courses

6.94%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

Attendance

2024-2025

20.5% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Green Run High School

Green Run High School is a public secondary school in the Green Run area of Virginia Beach, Virginia, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. It opened in September 1979 and, at 247,000 square feet, was the largest high school in Virginia at the time. The school received the 2010 College Board Inspiration Award, and President Barack Obama visited the campus on July 13, 2012.

Located at 1700 Dahlia Drive, the school serves grades 9-12 and draws from a diverse student population, including families connected to the region's military installations. Green Run Collegiate, an International Baccalaureate charter school, shares the campus but operates as a separate school.

Notable alumni

Plaxico Burress· NFL wide receiver (Class of 1996)Andre Cason· Sprinter, two-time World Championship 4x100m relay gold medalist (Class of 1987)Keith Goganious· NFL linebacker (Class of 1987)Al Chamblee· NFL linebacker (Class of 1987)Matt Darby· NFL defensive back (Class of 1987)Ron Villanueva· First Filipino-American and youngest elected member of Virginia Beach City Council (Class of 1988)Sean Siler· Featured in Microsoft's "I'm a PC" ad campaign (Class of 1988)Shomi Patwary· Music video director (Class of 2000)

Contact

Phone: 757-648-5350

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — NCES ID (510384001879), state ID VA-128-1280010, enrollment 1,465, grade span 9-12, enrollment by grade, teachers FTE 92.80, student/teacher ratio 15.79, locale City Large (11)2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — Accreditation, SOL pass rates, demographics, graduation/dropout, advanced diploma, chronic absenteeism, AP/dual enrollment, principal (Tennille Bowser)2024-2025 / Class of 2025 / 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
Green Run High School official website — Website URL, phone (757-648-5350), address confirming ZIP 234532026 link ↗
Wikipedia — Founding (1979), mascot (Stallions), colors, history (largest VA high school at opening, Obama 2012 visit, 2010 College Board award), athletics championships, notable alumni2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (NCES enrollment/staffing); 2024-2025 (SOL, demographics, absenteeism, AP/DE); Class of 2025 (graduation/dropout); 2025-2026 (accreditation) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Green Run High School