Great Bridge High

Great Bridge High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 Hanbury Rd W,  Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake Public Schools
3.8
3.9
1,640 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jeffery Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
66.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
217:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
59.4%
Black
18.3%
Hispanic
10.9%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 379 Students
James Madison University 325 Students
Virginia Tech 257 Students
University of Virginia 226 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 221 Students
George Mason University 219 Students
William & Mary 173 Students
Tidewater Community College 147 Students
Norfolk State University 121 Students
Longwood University 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 103 Students
Biology 103 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Engineering 40 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Political Science and Government 32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 389 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/15/2025
Great Bridge has provided me with an excellent learning space, amazing teachers, and classes that give me a chance to get ready for the college experience.
3.0 Senior
3/13/2025
My experience at Great Bridge hasn't been awful. There are fun times like sports events and even cringey pep rallies that make fun memories. Some downsides are the bathrooms, they smell a lot. The phone policy is over the top strict, but that's the governor's fault. The dress code strictness has gotten more lenient which is good. The teachers are for the most part kind and helpful. There have been some subpar assistant principals, but the good ones make up for that. Overall, Great Bridge is a 3/5. Not too horrible.
4.0 Senior
2/21/2025
Great Bridge High School has great teachers who strive to give students the best learning experience. Many AP classes are offered which prepares students for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 12 Reviews
5.0 student
9/13/2024
Best high school in all of Chesapeake! Go Wildcats!!!
5.0 parent
7/20/2022
Got two girls that go here. They love their classes, sports are competitive and plenty of non sports extracurricular activities.
5.0 parent
5/12/2022
As a military family, the school staff was very helpful. The teachers have been fantastic and the staff has been friendly. I love that my kids know what the administrators look like because the hang out with the kids at lunch and talk to them.
5.0 parent
12/20/2021
Wonderful school and very supportive staff. Teachers are welcoming, involved, professional and great with students. Loved the ease of communication, professionalism, and care with the IEP process and excellent support staff. We have now had 2 children attend GBHS with very positive experiences.

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Great Bridge High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chesapeake, VA and is served by the Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,640 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Great Bridge High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $528,733. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hickory High School, Great Bridge Christian Academy, Great Hope Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Chesapeake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Great Bridge High.

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