King's Fork High School

King's Fork High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
351 Kings Fork Rd,  Suffolk, VA
Suffolk City Public Schools
3.5
3.0
1,666 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Suzanne Rice
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
50.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very 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
324:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Black
68.2%
White
18.8%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 400 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 334 Students
Norfolk State University 325 Students
Virginia State University 240 Students
Hampton University 206 Students
James Madison University 199 Students
George Mason University 177 Students
University of Virginia 175 Students
Howard University 157 Students
William & Mary 148 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 127 Students
Business 114 Students
Biology 103 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Computer Science 56 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Political Science and Government 30 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 261 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/31/2025
Kings fork is a ok school. We come to this school and do work and leave there isn't much excitement at this school
4.0 Junior
12/29/2024
KFHS is a good school, but just like any other school you still have to push yourself to do things even though there is many people who can help you they cannot do everything for you as a student. There is ups and downs at the school but it's still an enjoyable school that I like going too.
4.0 Alum
8/21/2024
Kings Fork high school was a very fun experiences for the most part. The school was very nice and community was welcoming.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/28/2025
Teachers and principals don’t care. A lot of bullying and a little bit of learning. It’s no wonder why Suffolk Public Schools are ranked much lower than VA Bch and Chesapeake.
1.0 parent
3/12/2025
School staff is very combative with students and parents.
2.0 parent
11/18/2022
For as much taxes I pay to the City of Suffolk, I am disappointed with their schools' education of my children. Where is the money for education being sent to? To pay businesses to move into the city, give them below market prices on land while cheating our youth out of a decent education? There sho...
4.0 parent
9/11/2020
We had a rough transition from our previous school but we are a military family and that is to be expected. The first year my daughter was there, they were open to meeting me at any time I had concerns. High marks from me.

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King's Fork High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Suffolk, VA and is served by the Suffolk City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,666 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. King's Fork High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $457,314. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, King's Fork Middle School, Elephant's Fork Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Suffolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near King's Fork High School.

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