Ocean Lakes High School
- Public
- VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Public School
Ocean Lakes High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 653 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
93%
Percent Proficient - Math
92%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1250
775 responses
Average ACT
30
146 responses
AP Enrollment
38%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$78,136
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,380
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$287,400
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 63 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 63 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,990
Free or Reduced Lunch
27%
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 74 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 74 responses89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 74 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$65,902
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.9%
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 95 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 95 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 95 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,377 / year
National
$12,23990%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 102 responses65%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 102 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 102 responsesSimilar Schools
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Ocean Lakes High School Reviews
Rating 4.11 out of 5 653 reviews
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I love Ocean Lakes! From the moment I stepped in the doors as a freshman, I knew this building would truly end up feeling like a second home. I have met some of the best people at this school, including friends, teachers, and admin! This school has rigorous academics, but it is balanced with how much fun we have in between all of the hard work. There's never a dull moment, but the students are kind, respectful, and welcoming, and create a super friendly environment. The teachers are phenomenal, as well. Not only do they all exceed at preparing their students for tests, exams, and college, but they are all so kind and generous with their time and talents and will become your biggest supporters. There is always so much to get involved with at OL; there's clubs and classes to fit every interest and theres always fun activities going on like spirit days, pep rallies, festivals, fundraisers, and more! It's true what they say -- we really are the best at the beach!
None of the staff cares about you.
Once in freshman year, I was concerned about a friend who hadn't been sleeping and was facing extreme levels of stress. Every night, she had to help her family with their minimum wage job after school, and when they finally returned home, she had to do all of her homework.
I dragged this friend to the counselor's office, and I pleaded with the counselor. I understand that there's not much you can do as a counselor sometimes, but she didn't even care. Her advice? Get some sleep--as if that wasn't the entire issue (along with my friend's deteriorating mental and physical health.)
Most staff don't care about most students' (especially non-academy) personal or academic struggles; the only thing OL cares about is who gets the highest ACT score that year or places at ISEF. There are some really amazing teachers, counselors, and staff who truly care about all their students and their jobs, but most don't.
Once in freshman year, I was concerned about a friend who hadn't been sleeping and was facing extreme levels of stress. Every night, she had to help her family with their minimum wage job after school, and when they finally returned home, she had to do all of her homework.
I dragged this friend to the counselor's office, and I pleaded with the counselor. I understand that there's not much you can do as a counselor sometimes, but she didn't even care. Her advice? Get some sleep--as if that wasn't the entire issue (along with my friend's deteriorating mental and physical health.)
Most staff don't care about most students' (especially non-academy) personal or academic struggles; the only thing OL cares about is who gets the highest ACT score that year or places at ISEF. There are some really amazing teachers, counselors, and staff who truly care about all their students and their jobs, but most don't.
Ocean Lakes high school provided me with an excellent base to propel myself into future endeavors. Throughout my experience there, the staff does an incredible job attempting to incorporate a familial sort of inclusion among everyone in the building. Most of the teachers are friendly and will do their best to help with an issue if you bring it up. The sports I was a part of for, unfortunately, only a short time had a heavy emphasis on comradery. As part of their Math and Science Academy, I feel as though the academics were cumulatively rigorous enough to keep up to VBCPS's slogan of being "ahead of the curb". There is nothing I'd change about the school as a whole, only things that will already eventually change.