Ocean Lakes High School

Ocean Lakes High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
885 Schumann Dr,  Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
4.1
4.9
1,814 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Claire R. Leblanc
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
85.5%
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
54.3%
Black
12.5%
Hispanic
11.6%
Two or more races
11.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Best Public HS in Virginia
#31 Best HS For Stem in Virginia
#35 Best College Prep Public HS 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.
University of Virginia 539 Students
James Madison University 499 Students
Old Dominion University 491 Students
Virginia Tech 488 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 333 Students
William & Mary 306 Students
George Mason University 293 Students
Tidewater Community College 188 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 140 Students
Longwood University 132 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 170 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 145 Students
Business 136 Students
Psychology 135 Students
Computer Science 116 Students
Engineering 86 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Chemistry 65 Students
Mechanical Engineering 56 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 594 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/15/2025
Ocean Lakes has been an excellent school for those interested in stem and provide a diverse range of challenging math and science courses. It also offers offers many other classes including languages, fine arts, and AP classes. The most frustrating part has been changes to rules halfway through the year and transportation.
5.0 Senior
4/27/2025
I completely enjoyed the four years I attend Ocean Lakes High school. I loved following some of the footsteps of my two uncles and five cousins that attended. Ocean Lakes is a Magnet / Academy school that offers AP and Dual enrollment classes. This allows you to have all the advantages to succeed in your education or career goals. My only worse experience would be the food, but I'm also a picky eater.
5.0 Senior
4/25/2025
Im new there. But the school overall has challenged me in a great way. I feel that the students and the teachers and the staff are all connected in one bug warm community. Im happy to be part of it.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 14 Reviews
3.0 parent
11/3/2024
Not recommended unless you are in the magnet program, that’s all they care about. We swapped to Kellam and love it!!!
5.0 other
7/30/2023
I graduated from Ocean Lakes in 2020 with a disability. The teachers were extremely friendly and welcoming, the special education teachers were helping me to get involved in after school activities and be a basketball manager over there. They even have the Work Experience Program for disabilities to...
5.0 parent
7/26/2022
My son has had an excellent experience in the academy program at this school!
5.0 parent
8/29/2017
Two of my sons have already graduated from this school. I have one son who will graduate in 2018. I love the school. It's one of the best in the area. I love the diversity and the teachers' push to ensure the students are doing well academically. The only thing I don't care for is their bullying pol...

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Ocean Lakes High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Virginia Beach, VA and is served by the Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,814 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Ocean Lakes High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $593,482. Discover additional schools in the area, like Corporate Landing Middle School, St John The Apostle Catholic School, Corporate Landing Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Virginia Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ocean Lakes High School.

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