Kempsville 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.

7.7 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 83.5% across all subjects — 74th percentile statewide.

6.9 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 66th percentile.

6.2 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 58th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

85%state 78%

Geometry

92%state 82%

Algebra I

86%state 85%

Algebra II

99%state 89%

Earth Science

44%state 70%

English Writing

83%state 76%

World History I

38%state 66%

World History II

21%state 37%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 534 students, unless noted.

96.6%

On-time graduation rate

52%

Advanced Studies diplomas

58%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

1.9%

Dropout rate

26.7%

Enrolled in AP courses

19.3%

Took an AP exam

13.7%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

1,508

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Kempsville High School & its school zone

Kempsville High School is a public high school in Virginia Beach, VA 23464, part of Virginia Beach Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Kempsville High School are typically shopping the Kempsville zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Virginia Beach high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 6.9/10 — above 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 83.5%, with standout results in Algebra II (99% vs a 89% state average) and Geometry (92% vs a 82% state average). 96.6% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 52% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 58% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 27% AP course enrollment, 14% dual enrollment for college credit, 1,508 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Virginia Beach school zones, homes zoned to Kempsville High School sit in the Kempsville 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: Melissa George
Established: 1924 · this campus 1966
Mascot & colors: Chiefs · Red, Royal blue, Silver
Enrollment: 2,046 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 17:1
Classroom teachers: 117 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510384001694

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

90%

Mathematics

89%

Science

83%

History & Social Sci.

58%

97%

On-time graduation (Class of 2025)

2%

Dropout rate

52.9%

Earned an Advanced Diploma

College & career readiness

2024-2025

26.69%

Students in AP courses

13.66%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP course enrollment 26.69% (549 students); AP exams taken 19.25% (396 students); dual enrollment 13.66% (281 students), per Virginia School Quality Profiles.

Attendance

2024-2025

15.6% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Kempsville High School

Kempsville High School is a comprehensive public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools division. The school first opened in 1924; the present building, which opened in 1966, is the third structure to carry the Kempsville High name. Between 1959 and 1966 area students attended Princess Anne High School before Kempsville reopened at its current location.

The campus sits at 5194 Chief Trail in the Kempsville area of western Virginia Beach, roughly one mile south of Interstate 264. As of the 2024-2025 school year it enrolled just over 2,000 students, making it one of the larger high schools in the Virginia Beach division.

Notable alumni

Rhea Seehorn· Actress (Better Call Saul)Chad Hugo· Music producer, member of N.E.R.D and The NeptunesJ.R. Reid· NBA basketball playerJason Winston George· Actor (Grey's Anatomy)

Contact

Phone: (757) 648-5450

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — NCES ID, state ID, address, phone, grades, total enrollment and by-grade, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, free/reduced lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, on-time graduation and dropout rate, advanced diploma %, chronic absenteeism, AP/dual enrollment, demographics2024-2025 / Class of 2025 / 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
Kempsville High School official website — Official website URL, phone, mascot (Chiefs), building opened 19662026 link ↗
Wikipedia — Kempsville High School — Founding history (1924), building history, mascot/colors, athletics (VHSL, Beach District), notable alumni, neighborhood setting, principalaccessed 2026 link ↗

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

Kempsville High School