Hampton High School

Hampton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1491 W Queen St,  Hampton, VA
Hampton City Public Schools
3.5
2.8
1,240 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Sharmaine D. Grove
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
89%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Pass Rate
14.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
343:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Black
75.4%
White
9.5%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Old Dominion University 480 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 400 Students
Norfolk State University 364 Students
Virginia State University 296 Students
George Mason University 246 Students
Hampton University 244 Students
James Madison University 242 Students
University of Virginia 228 Students
Howard University 221 Students
William & Mary 195 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 107 Students
Biology 106 Students
Business 95 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Computer Science 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Pre-Law Studies 39 Students
Engineering 35 Students
Political Science and Government 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 347 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/28/2025
One of the best parts were probably the teachers and coaches. One teacher was also the soccer coach and was really nice towards anyone he knew. The worst parts of my experience was trying to go to the bathroom. The bathrooms were pretty much always closed and locked and before they started locking the bathrooms there used to be a bunch of people in there hanging out. Even after they started locking the bathrooms there would still sometimes be lots of people in the bathrooms. Sometimes the people in the bathroom would vape. Also some bathrooms have broken doors or don't have doors at all. So some stalls you can't lock the door. I would like to see improvement in the bathrooms and improvement in making sure people in there aren't messing around or vaping.
3.0 Senior
1/5/2025
I haven't been enrolled in the school for long but from what I have seen, the school is somewhat average. It provides proper education but to a mind-blowing standard. The classes are quite average and the school isn't that large.
3.0 Junior
12/2/2023
Hampton High School is a pretty decent school. Hampton has the resources required to have a basic highschool education, but it's up to the students whether or not they use those resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/6/2023
As a parent and Alumni, I love Hampton High School. My son currently goes there and has had a wonderful first year. The support staff is great and helpful and his teachers have all been supportive.
1.0 student
1/26/2022
Fat shamers, homophobic, isn't even legal, they'll discriminate If you send your kid there make sure they don't talk to the principal at all... they'll get suspended
5.0 parent
6/10/2020
Our student was in the IB program. Clearly, a fantastic curriculum based on critical thinking and advanced writing expectations. THE way to go if your child is undecided when looking at all the Academy options.
4.0 teacher
10/13/2017
Hampton is continually receiving a bad rap from the community and others outside of the school for things that happened years ago or isolated incidents that happen at every school I've even taught for, including the Catholic ones.First, we're a family. That's why 96% of our seniors graduate on time....

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Hampton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hampton, VA and is served by the Hampton City Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,240 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Hampton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $271,195. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heritage High School Governor's Stem Academy, Heritage High School, An Achievable Dream Middle/High School, and more. Learn more about what Hampton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hampton High School.

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