Princess Anne High

4400 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

1,621 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Princess Anne High School, located in the heart of Virginia Beach, is a prominent secondary institution within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic tradition and diverse student body, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. It is perhaps most widely recognized for hosting the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which attracts high-achieving students from across the city, fostering an environment that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and intensive academic research.

Beyond its academic offerings, Princess Anne High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and various student-led clubs. The school’s strategic location on Virginia Beach Boulevard serves as a central hub for its community, and it is frequently noted for its school spirit and active alumni network. By balancing a challenging honors-based curriculum with comprehensive support systems, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local and global communities.

1,621

Total Students

112.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Princess Anne High
Demographic	Student Count
White	762
Hispanic	191
Black	330
Asian	148
Two or More	172
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	12

White
762 (47.0%)
Black
330 (20.4%)
Hispanic
191 (11.8%)
Two or More
172 (10.6%)
Asian
148 (9.1%)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)

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:	Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)648-5600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 9 367

Grade 10 382

Grade 11 402

Grade 12 470