Woodside High

13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608

woodside.nn.k12.va.us/

1,723 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Woodside High School, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution serving the local community within the Newport News Public Schools district. Known for its comprehensive academic approach, the school offers a diverse range of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Woodside High is notable for its commitment to student growth through various athletics, arts, and specialized programs. The school prides itself on utilizing technology and modern instructional strategies to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By focusing on both rigorous academic standards and personal development, Woodside High aims to empower its graduates to become productive, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized society.

1,723

Total Students

114.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	289
Black	900
Asian	44
Two or More	162
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	11

Black
900 (52.2%)
White
313 (18.2%)
Hispanic
289 (16.8%)
Two or More
162 (9.4%)
Asian
44 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (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)886-7530
Website:	http://woodside.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,666
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 9 456

Grade 10 488

Grade 11 407

Grade 12 372