Deep Creek High

Deep Creek High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2900 Margaret Booker Dr,  Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake Public Schools
3.7
3.0
1,635 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. J. Page Bagley
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
30.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
185:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Black
36.9%
White
34.6%
Hispanic
14.5%
Two or more races
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Most Diverse Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Old Dominion University 565 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 397 Students
James Madison University 365 Students
University of Virginia 332 Students
Virginia Tech 280 Students
Norfolk State University 278 Students
George Mason University 251 Students
William & Mary 248 Students
Virginia State University 209 Students
Tidewater Community College 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 199 Students
Psychology 141 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 134 Students
Nursing 126 Students
Business 95 Students
Chemistry 58 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 48 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 41 Students
Criminology 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 328 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/15/2025
It's a good school so far! Though, I do have to worry about my safety from time to time, and I personally don't get school lunch, but it doesn't look that appealing.
4.0 Junior
6/25/2025
My experience at deep creek so far has been good but bad. Some teachers are nice and care for students while others don't the sports, and music programs are amazing and will help you have a great future
4.0 Senior
2/22/2025
Deep Creek High School had its share of dramatic moments, but some exceptional teachers made a positive impact on my high school experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/25/2026
The school needs to go back fo focusing on giving our kids a proper education, and less on creating division. We're all poor and trying to survive ao get the stick out your butt, humble yourself, and remember why you became a teacher or admin in the first place. It's getting embarrassing.
1.0 parent
1/22/2026
This school needs to be evaluated my children have been racially discriminated against. It is disgusting
1.0 parent
12/14/2025
This school had the opportunity to be an example of what community and compassion looks like. But instead they chose to back a teacher who wrongfully used physical aggression against a student for something as simple as a restroom break. The school is absolutely disgusting and the leaders in questio...
4.0 parent
8/17/2023
Deep Creek is a fantastic school despite being under funded and under appreciated. My daughter moved to Deep Creek when the bullying got bad at Great Bridge and no one would do anything about it. It was the best move we could have made. The majority of the teachers seem to truly care about their stu...

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Deep Creek High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chesapeake, VA and is served by the Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,635 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Deep Creek High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $434,219. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deep Creek Middle School, Hugo A. Owens Middle, Deep Creek Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Chesapeake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Deep Creek High.

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