Warwick High

warwick.nn.k12.va.us/

1,622 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Warwick High School, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in the Newport News Public Schools district. Known for its historical roots as one of the area's established secondary institutions, the school offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The campus serves as a hub for its local community, fostering an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Warwick High School is particularly recognized for its specialized programs, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which attracts motivated students from across the district seeking a challenging, globally-focused education. The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and personal development, utilizing its location on Copeland Lane to engage with the wider Newport News community. Through a combination of academic tracks, technology integration, and community support, Warwick aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, competitive landscape.

1,622

Total Students

109.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Warwick High
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	267
Black	892
Asian	22
Two or More	114
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Black
892 (55.0%)
White
319 (19.7%)
Hispanic
267 (16.5%)
Two or More
114 (7.0%)
Asian
22 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)591-4700
Website:	http://warwick.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,515
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 510

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 356

Grade 12 343