operational schools · 2023–24
School district or education agency · NCES 5103840
Va Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
Students64,986
Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.
students in linked records
federal comparable series
per student
District, state and country
How does this district compare?
State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.
MeasureDistrictVAUnited States
Academic standing2024
54th percentile45th percentile44th percentileThis district is 9 percentile points higher than the state figure and 10 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students chronically absent2022–23
16.9%19.1%27.8%This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Revenue per studentFY 2023
$16,623$18,290$19,509This district is $1,667 per student lower than the state figure and $2,886 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Spending per studentFY 2023
$14,888$16,097$15,859This district is $1,209 per student lower than the state figure and $971 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$1,003$1,541$1,964This district is $538 per student lower than the state figure and $961 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$191$422$336This district is $231 per student lower than the state figure and $145 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$1,935$2,392$1,793This district is $457 per student lower than the state figure and $142 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Salaries per studentFY 2023
$9,245$9,765$8,742This district is $520 per student lower than the state figure and $503 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Benefits per studentFY 2023
$3,521$3,940$3,769This district is $419 per student lower than the state figure and $248 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$5,065$6,935$11,715This district is $1,870 per student lower than the state figure and $6,650 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$481$596$869This district is $115 per student lower than the state figure and $388 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Students per teacher2023–24
14:113:115:1This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.
Students per counselor2023–24
304:1288:1376:1This district is 16 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 72 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.
District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
171.2164.9138.9This district is 6.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 32.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.
Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
24.123.118.5This district is 1.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 5.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.
School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
1.70.90.9This district is 0.8 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.8 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.
Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
99.2%98.8%99.0%This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
0.8%1.9%2.6%This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24
2.3%2.8%2.9%This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
2.9%11.2%12.0%This district is 8.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
12.1%13.3%14.0%This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
4.6%3.2%3.9%This district is 1.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
95.4%93.1%95.8%This district is 2.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
-0.7%+1.2%+0.5%This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
40.8%45.9%50.6%This district is 5.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
5.0%4.9%4.5%This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
11.5%10.6%9.0%This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
13.8%9.4%6.7%This district is 4.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment
1.9%4.8%5.1%This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
9.0%11.0%14.4%This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment · 2023–24
Who attends this district?
Pre-K1,505 students
2.3%Kindergarten–grade 528,588 students
44.0%Grades 6–814,469 students
22.3%Grades 9–1220,424 students
31.4%See enrollment for every grade
Pre-Kindergarten1,505
Kindergarten4,476
Grade 14,757
Grade 24,938
Grade 34,724
Grade 44,904
Grade 54,789
Grade 64,797
Grade 74,765
Grade 84,907
Grade 95,317
Grade 105,301
Grade 114,853
Grade 124,953
Students by race and ethnicity
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.
Early learning · 2023–24
How much public pre-K is reported?
Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.
Current staffing · 2023–24
How many staff members support students?
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Pre-K teachers56 FTE
Kindergarten teachers251 FTE
Elementary teachers2,023.4 FTE
Secondary teachers2,213.6 FTE
Elementary school counselors89.2 FTE
Secondary school counselors124.9 FTE
Instructional coordinators509.7 FTE
District administrators257.4 FTE
District administrative support370.2 FTE
School administrative support327.1 FTE
Library and media support84 FTE
Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.
High-school outcomes · 2023–24
How many students completed school or dropped out?
Regular diplomas among completers
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12
Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.
Graduation · 2022–23
How many students graduated within four years?
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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot
How many students may need specialized support?
Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.
2.9%Students learning English1,884 students · 83 of 83 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
12.1%Students receiving IDEA special-education services7,767 students · 83 of 83 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
4.6%Students with Section 504 plans2,936 students · 83 of 83 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
0.3%English learners also receiving IDEA services162 students · 83 of 83 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.
Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22
What did the district report about teachers and preschool?
Teacher certification comparison
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.
Community context · 2024
How many school-age children live in poverty?
This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.
U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.
District geography · 2024–25
What area does this district cover?
NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.
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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.
Comparable districts
Districts serving a similar student population
These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in VA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.
Chesterfield County Public SchoolsNorth Chesterfield, VA64,132 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →SeminoleAltamonte Springs, FL65,443 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Washoe County School DistrictReno, NV63,777 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Frisco IsdFrisco, TX66,698 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →State-Sponsored Charter SchoolsSparks, NV61,883 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →
District makeup
What kinds of schools are in the district?
School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.
District finances
How is the district funded, and how does it spend?
Sources of funds
Where the money comes from
Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.
Uses of funds
Where the money goes
Annual spending for each enrolled student.
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
How operating money was used
People costs
Equipment, buildings and debt
Selected federal program revenue
What changed since FY 2022
FY 2022$14,118
→FY 2023$14,888
FY 2022$717
→FY 2023$1,003
FY 2022$5,546
→FY 2023$5,065
Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.
Attendance
How has chronic absence changed?
6,795 of 64,289 students
11,613 of 64,072 students
10,812 of 63,956 students
Specialized support and security · 2021–22
What specialized roles were reported?
Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.
Learning opportunities
What do district schools offer?
Algebra I13 reporting schools
100%
Calculus13 reporting schools
92%
Biology13 reporting schools
100%
Chemistry13 reporting schools
92%
Physics13 reporting schools
85%
Computer science13 reporting schools
92%
Advanced Placement13 reporting schools
92%
Dual enrollment13 reporting schools
77%
Gifted programs82 reporting schools
99%
International Baccalaureate13 reporting schools
15%
Athletics13 reporting schools
92%
Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.
Safety and discipline
What was reported across district schools?
3,733Out-of-school suspensions82 reporting schoolsSee schools →3,156In-school suspensions82 reporting schoolsSee schools →1,091Law-enforcement referrals82 reporting schoolsSee schools →30School-related arrests82 reporting schoolsSee schools →
Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.
Technology and safety · 2021–22
What access and incident data is available?
Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.
Six questions parents ask
What the available data says
Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.
Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2024Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?16.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 63,956 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,888current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?304:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →
8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.
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