Poquoson High

phs.poquoson.k12.va.us/

647 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Poquoson High School, located at 51 Odd Rd in Poquoson, Virginia, serves as the singular public high school for the small, close-knit coastal community of Poquoson. As part of the Poquoson City Public Schools division, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit environment that benefits from strong parental involvement and community support. The institution emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum paired with a robust extracurricular program, consistently maintaining a reputation for high academic standards and performance within the state.

Beyond its academic focus, Poquoson High is a central hub for the town’s civic and social life. The school prides itself on a competitive athletics program and a variety of student organizations that help define the "Bull Islander" spirit. By leveraging its unique geographic location—surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and the marshes of the Virginia Peninsula—the school often integrates the local environment into its culture, creating a distinct identity that balances high educational expectations with the values of a small-town atmosphere.

647

Total Students

52.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poquoson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	28
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
571 (88.3%)
Two or More
32 (4.9%)
Hispanic
28 (4.3%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
Black
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
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:	Poquoson City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)868-7123
Website:	http://phs.poquoson.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 160

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 157