Frank W. Cox High School

Frank W. Cox High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2425 Shorehaven Dr,  Virginia Beach, VA
Great Neck Neighborhood
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
3.8
3.9
1,681 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Michael D. Kelly
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
64.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
294:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
65.4%
Black
11.7%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
James Madison University 472 Students
Virginia Tech 415 Students
Old Dominion University 375 Students
University of Virginia 343 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 286 Students
George Mason University 206 Students
William & Mary 192 Students
Longwood University 117 Students
Tidewater Community College 113 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 111 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 193 Students
Psychology 133 Students
Biology 116 Students
Engineering 76 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Mechanical Engineering 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 453 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/19/2024
Franks W. Cox highschool was one of the best experiences that I think I could have had. It provided me with many opportunities in sports, clubs, and making new friends. The teachers teachers, coaches, and staff are amazing and always make you feel like you're in a safe place. One thing that I would like to see change about Cox is maybe some remodeling to the school but other than that I hope nothing else changes.
2.0 Sophomore
11/14/2024
The main thing about my school is the lack of connection between teachers and students. It makes it feel like coming to school is a chore. Also, the lesson plans are missing hands-on activities, classes feel like its just lectures. We fill out surveys every season about the school but even after filling them out nothing changes.
5.0 Senior
11/11/2024
I love being a student at Frank W. Cox High School. I have made valuable connections with my teachers and been connected to many clubs. I am passionate about the arts and it's sad to see my school district taking arts in schools away.
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3.9 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/17/2024
do not send your children of color here. They only defend the children who are white and parents who have money and are boosters. They find excuses for the white children and because of their parents money do not receive the back end of their actions. They choose to represent their school by not add...
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5.0 parent
6/8/2021
Cox is the best high school at the beach; endless opportunities to expand your learning.
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1.0 other
2/9/2020
Very poor. As a learning disabled teen, there were precious few experiences that made my years spent at Cox high school an effective opportunity in preparation to become a productive and well-integrated member of society.
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5.0 parent
2/7/2018
Cox is one of the best schools in Virginia Beach, and Virginia Beach has the best schools in the area. There is a new principal. He is very involved with activities and sports to keep students excited. The only problem is there are a lot of affluent families, and sometimes they seem uppity.
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