School Overview
An Achievable Dream Middle/High School, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a unique educational institution that operates through a collaborative partnership between Newport News Public Schools, the City of Newport News, and the Achievable Dream organization. The school is specifically designed to provide high-quality educational opportunities to students who face socioeconomic challenges, operating on the philosophy that every child has the potential to succeed regardless of their background. The curriculum is rigorous, focusing not only on core academic subjects but also on a specialized "social-academic" model that emphasizes the development of essential life skills, character education, and professional etiquette.

Beyond the classroom, the school distinguishes itself by offering an extended school year and an extended school day, allowing students more time for individualized instruction, tutoring, and extracurricular activities. The program creates a supportive, disciplined environment that encourages long-term goal setting, with a heavy emphasis on college and career readiness. By providing mentorship, resources, and a structured community, An Achievable Dream aims to break the cycle of poverty and empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are prepared to succeed in post-secondary education and the professional workforce.
498
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Achievable Dream Middle/High
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic40
Black417
Asian1
Two or More28
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    417 (83.7%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.6%)
  • White
    11 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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)283-7820
Website: http://achievabledream.nn.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 495
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 85
Grade 8 81
Grade 9 67
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Achievable Dream Middle/High
Grade Student Count
Grade 698
Grade 785
Grade 881
Grade 967
Grade 1055
Grade 1143
Grade 1269
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Achievable Dream Middle/High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25250.6%
Male24649.4%