Ocean Lakes 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.

8.0 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 84.3% across all subjects — 78th percentile statewide.

7.8 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 75th percentile.

7.9 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 77th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

88%state 78%

Geometry

88%state 82%

Algebra I

71%state 85%

Algebra II

99%state 89%

English Writing

84%state 76%

World History I

81%state 66%

World History II

26%state 37%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 472 students, unless noted.

97%

On-time graduation rate

70%

Advanced Studies diplomas

70%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

1.7%

Dropout rate

41.6%

Enrolled in AP courses

34.4%

Took an AP exam

11.6%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

827

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Ocean Lakes High School & its school zone

A public high school in Virginia Beach Public Schools, Ocean Lakes High School anchors its attendance zone in Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Buyers searching homes for sale near Ocean Lakes High School are typically shopping the Ocean Lakes zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Virginia Beach high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 8.0/10 — 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 84.3%, with standout results in World History I (81% vs a 66% state average) and Algebra II (99% vs a 89% state average). 97% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 70% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 70% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 42% AP course enrollment, 12% dual enrollment for college credit, 827 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Virginia Beach school zones, homes zoned to Ocean Lakes High School sit in the Ocean Lakes 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: Leslie Ittner
Established: 1994
Mascot & colors: Dolphins · Blue, Silver, White, Gold
Enrollment: 1,834 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 17:1
Classroom teachers: 106.4 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510384001046

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

93%

Mathematics

84%

Science

88%

History & Social Sci.

75%

97%

On-time graduation (2025)

2%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

41.65%

Students in AP courses

11.64%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

332 students in Class of 2025 earned Advanced Studies diplomas (count, not percent).

Attendance

2024-2025

12% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Ocean Lakes High School

Ocean Lakes High School is a public high school in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools division, opened in 1994 and located at 885 Schumann Drive in the Ocean Lakes/Red Mill area of southern Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 1996 the school established the Mathematics and Science Academy, described as the first of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach; the academy requires advanced coursework and a senior mentorship or research project in math and science fields.

The school's teams are the Dolphins, competing in the Virginia High School League, and its colors are blue, silver, white, and gold. Athletic state championships include football (2014), boys swimming and diving (2020-21), and gymnastics (Class 5A, 2024). Notable alumni include NFL players Derrick Nnadi, Justin Hunter, and Eli Harold, and MLB pitcher Bill Bray.

Athletics & activities

3

State championships (football 2014, boys swim/dive 2020-21, gymnastics Class 5A 2024)

Notable alumni

Derrick Nnadi· NFL defensive tackle, Super Bowl LIV championJustin Hunter· NFL wide receiverEli Harold· NFL linebackerBill Bray· MLB relief pitcher (Cincinnati Reds)Helen Hou-Sandi· Software engineer, WordPress core contributor

Contact

Phone: (757) 648-5550

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — NCES ID, address, phone, grades, total enrollment and by-grade, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, charter status2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, graduation/dropout, chronic absenteeism, AP/dual enrollment, demographics2024-2025 / Class of 2025 / SY 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
Ocean Lakes High School official website (VBCPS) — Phone, mascot, colors, website URL2026 link ↗
Wikipedia - Ocean Lakes High School — Founding year, principal, Math and Science Academy, mascot/colors, athletics championships, notable alumni2026 link ↗

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

Ocean Lakes High School