Kempsville High

5194 Chief Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

2,046 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kempsville High School, located at 5194 Chief Trail in Virginia Beach, is a prominent secondary institution within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of tradition and community pride, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum. It is perhaps best recognized for its specialized Entrepreneurship and Business Academy, which provides students with unique opportunities to engage in project-based learning, gain real-world business experience, and interact with local industry mentors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kempsville High maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school’s mascot, the "Chief," is a central element of its identity, fostering a spirited atmosphere that encourages school involvement and athletic achievement. With a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation—whether through college pathways, career technical education, or military service—Kempsville remains a cornerstone of the Virginia Beach educational landscape.

2,046

Total Students

117.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kempsville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	916
Hispanic	310
Black	534
Asian	90
Two or More	178
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	11

White
916 (44.8%)
Black
534 (26.1%)
Hispanic
310 (15.2%)
Two or More
178 (8.7%)
Asian
90 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.5%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)

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)648-5450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,046
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	728
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* 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 9 524

Grade 10 514

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 519