Phoebus High School

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Phoebus High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Ireland St,  Hampton, VA
Hampton City Public Schools
3.5
4.0
1,391 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. William L. Beverley
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
19
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
9.8%
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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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
275:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
Black
64.8%
White
16.2%
Two or more races
9.6%
Hispanic
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#22 Best HS For Athletes in Virginia
Source: Niche

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 442 Students
Norfolk State University 376 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 361 Students
Virginia State University 262 Students
James Madison University 228 Students
Hampton University 215 Students
University of Virginia 181 Students
George Mason University 180 Students
Howard University 178 Students
Christopher Newport University 175 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 114 Students
Business 101 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Biology 64 Students
Mechanical Engineering 48 Students
Photography 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Engineering 38 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 277 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
1/17/2026
As an Academy of College Experience student, I think there are a lot of resources available to us, but other less-academically inclined students are neglected.
4.0 Junior
12/17/2025
At Phoebus high school, I've learned a lot of different ways to carry myself , including how to keep myself focused and bring the best out of myself for my education.
2.0 Senior
10/27/2025
my experiences here are awful and good .Like this school has amazing things about it but theres so many downfalls.The best part about Phoebus is the football team and our school spirit some of the events be fun to but the worst part are the teachers and students and the school is dirty to.the teachers dont teach they just give us the work.The students here are disrespectful childish and dont have common sense they just get in the way of learning.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
10/9/2023
I am a graduate of , Phoebus High School, and I consider my time there as fulfilling and nurturing. The teachers care about the students and really help them succeed.
5.0 parent
11/8/2022
This school has new administrators that are top notch with Masters Degree and I believe one has a Dr. This is equivalent to university level education and the students here are all definitely into school spirit.
4.0 parent
12/10/2018
My son is enjoying his experience at Phoebus High School. He is encouraged to be involved and is excelling academically with strong, supportive teachers.
2.0 parent
11/14/2010
If you are not involved in the football program....forget it. The special treatment both my daughter and I have witnessed towards the football players is pathetic. Teachers look the other way when they do something, leaving everyone else to take the brunt of unfair discipline. It makes for a frustra...

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Phoebus 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 1,391 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Phoebus High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $293,047. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kecoughtan High School, Hampton Christian High School, Hampton Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Hampton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Phoebus High School.

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