Nansemond River High School

Nansemond River High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3301 Nansemond Pky,  Suffolk, VA
Suffolk City Public Schools
3.7
3.5
1,681 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Thomas W. Mclemore
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
56.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
337:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Black
50.8%
White
31.6%
Hispanic
8.5%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
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 586 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 506 Students
James Madison University 383 Students
Norfolk State University 350 Students
University of Virginia 284 Students
George Mason University 262 Students
Virginia State University 262 Students
Virginia Tech 238 Students
Hampton University 223 Students
William & Mary 208 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 149 Students
Nursing 130 Students
Psychology 120 Students
Biology 117 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Engineering 54 Students
Mechanical Engineering 50 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 386 Reviews
3.0 Parent
5/16/2024
Communication is bad the learning and leak of clubs. Over the limit of students in the school. The amount of fights is to much. Getting the students ready for life outside of high school isn't great. Really helping all students get ready for college is low.
3.0 Senior
4/16/2024
My overall experience at NansemondRiver High School has been okay. It isn't one of the best schools. Some teachers are better than others, depending on the classes you are placed in you may have some great opportunities. The school offers a lot of sports and activities the sports teams are pretty decent.
3.0 Senior
3/20/2024
The school overall is a 7/10. The events are amazing and some of the teachers are great. The students are not as good, always into something.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/3/2024
I wasn't told until the middle of our daughter's senior year that she was at risk of not graduating because of 1 SOL. She had an honor roll report card. She took the SOL many times and had tutoring both inside and outside the school and the tutors agreed she knew it enough to pass it. She just had h...
5.0 parent
7/20/2024
We were a little concerned that the school scores lower than some of the other schools in Suffolk, but have been pleasantly surprised at the quality of education or son receives. The school is big enough to provide ample opportunity for social and academic college readiness while maintaining an inti...
3.0 student
5/16/2022
I currently attend this school because my mom was stationed here a few years ago. I've always thought of Suffolk as my home because I like the community and the people. This school is exactly fine. I will say, it is the best school in Suffolk, but that is because there are only two other public high...
5.0 parent
11/6/2021
Solid high school. You get out what you put in!

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Nansemond River 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 1,681 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Nansemond River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $424,745. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Yeates Middle School, Nansemond Parkway Elementary School, Driver Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Suffolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nansemond River High School.

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