Oscar F. Smith High School
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3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,208 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 259th out of 313 high schools in VA.
School District Details
- Chesapeake City Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,447
- Graduation Rate: 80.9%
- Dropout Rate: 3.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.7
- Enrolled Students: 39,883
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,208
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 122.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,089 (49.3%)
- Females: 1,068 (48.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 169 (7.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 776 (35.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 945 (42.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,245 | 56.4% |
| Asian | 83 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 4.0% |
| White | 735 | 33.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 708 | 32.1% |
| 10th Grade | 619 | 28.0% |
| 11th Grade | 431 | 19.5% |
| 12th Grade | 450 | 20.4% |
Source: VA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 3
3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Oscar F. Smith High School
- Reviewed by Student on September 26, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Oscar Smith High School is the best kept secret of south eastern Virginia.
It is a fabulous school with amazing administration faculty. It does, like any other school, have it's flaws, but it was one of the best decisions of my life to attend Oscar Smith (I went from a private Christian school in elementary and middle school to Oscar Smith for high school). Many people are scared away by the particular demographics in this school, but these demographics have, for me, enhanced my experience as a student, and taught me many valuable life skills.
The IB program that is housed in Oscar Smith is a particular high point of the school. It is a wonderful program for those students who are dedicated to their education, and the students in it add a lot to the school as a whole.
I sincerely believe that Oscar Smith is a great environment for students to begin their lives as adults, and that it provides many opportunities for students to learn life-long skills.
Unfortunately, many people who live in this area are turned off by this school because of unfair and superficial prejudices. If you are looking for a school for your child, please do not discount Oscar Smith because of the ill-informed and discriminatory opinions of such people.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 09, 2010
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - The GC by the name of Mrs.Lamb is very unhelpful.I can send her an email with a very important question concerning my son and I will NOT get an answer until I email the principal the following week and I take my question to him.
I have met Mrs.Lamb and it's pretty obvious that she chooses which students to help.I have learned that there are at least 2 staff members in that school who chooses which nationality of students they will help and I THANK GOD this is my sons LAST year at that school.
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