Colonial Beach High School

Colonial Beach High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
100 1st St,  Colonial Beach, VA
Colonial Beach Public Schools
3.5
2.2
214 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Jennifer Grigsby
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
White
59.8%
Black
22.9%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University 42 Students
James Madison University 35 Students
University of Mary Washington 32 Students
University of Virginia 31 Students
Old Dominion University 30 Students
George Mason University 25 Students
William & Mary 22 Students
Christopher Newport University 22 Students
Longwood University 18 Students
Virginia Tech 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 12 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Nursing 10 Students
Biology 7 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Computer Software Engineering 5 Students
Communications 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 39 Reviews
3.0 Alum
1/19/2020
Colonial beach was a good school, and still is. We had metal detectors which made us feel safe. The teachers were easy to talk to, and they did everything they could help out with or college applications. When it came time for sports it was always a big deal.
4.0 Alum
9/4/2018
There are pros and cons to the small size of this school. It gave me the opportunity to participate in all offered girls sports, get as much one-on-one help from the teachers, and allowed me to know and interact with my entire graduating class. On the other hand, there were limited AP classes, very few clubs or organizations, and teachers use this school as a stepping stone to larger schools so teachers change frequently.
4.0 Parent
4/16/2018
I love that the entire school system is a family. My second child is graduating in June. My other child is a 2011 graduate. The school and teachers, support staff, and coaches have been instrumental in helping me raise my two children as a single parent. I truly believe in "it takes a village" and I am thankful and truly blessed that Colonial Beach School system is my village.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 5 Reviews
1.0 student
3/18/2022
I don't recommend this school as they do not know how to follow a 504 plan and Dr.Jason Sears has made the school go down in quality in less than a year of him being there.
principal
8/15/2016
Please come visit us and make an appointment to meet with the principal or school counselor. We are always willing to meet parents and community members who want to learn about our school system as well as help us find ways to continually improve.
1.0 parent
3/22/2016
This school is way behind in academics. My children transferred from another school where they was in classes needed to graduate and got put in classes that aren't needed instead of put in classes that are needed because they don't have enough space to add anymore children in the main classes due to...
5.0 parent
2/21/2015
This Town has it all, and we just love it. The kids have so much to enjoy, and everyone is so friendly. It is great to take our dog for a walk together, and go to the games. The schools love their sports and outdoors, and the teachers are great folks and friends.

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