Kecoughtan High School

522 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Kecoughtan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kecoughtan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kecoughtan High School's student population of 1,517 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kecoughtan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kecoughtan High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#262 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kecoughtan High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
68%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kecoughtan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
87%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kecoughtan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
8%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kecoughtan High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
22%
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White
39%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kecoughtan High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Kecoughtan High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kecoughtan High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kecoughtan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kecoughtan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kecoughtan High School's ranking?
Kecoughtan High School is ranked #262 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Kecoughtan High School often compared to?
Kecoughtan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoebus High School, Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kecoughtan High School?
The graduation rate of Kecoughtan High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kecoughtan High School?
1,517 students attend Kecoughtan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kecoughtan High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kecoughtan High School?
Kecoughtan High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kecoughtan High School offer ?
Kecoughtan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kecoughtan High School part of?
Kecoughtan High School is part of Hampton City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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