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Tallwood High

1668 Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 15 of 232 in Virginia

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Tallwood High

1668 Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 15 of 232 in Virginia

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About Tallwood High

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 91%
Reading 89%
State average proficiency is 91% in Math and 89% in Reading.
117
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1875
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 34.88%
Asian 8.27%
Hispanic 12.16%
Black 32.64%
Two+ Races 11.25%
Native Am. 0.11%
White
34.88%
Asian
8.27%
Hispanic
12.16%
Black
32.64%
Two+ Races
11.25%
Native Am.
0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1875
52%
975 Female
48%
900 Male

Student Population

1875 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

267 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Tallwood High Contact Information

Address

1668 Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

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Phone

(757) 648-5700

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TOP 15 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tallwood High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Tallwood High School's boys' basketball team recently won a thrilling game against Salem High School with a score of 58-55. The Virginia House of Representatives passed a resolution on January 27 to praise the school's boys' outdoor track and field team for their great performance. Tallwood High School is also hosting a number of sports events, such as basketball games against Green Run and Cape Henry Collegiate, which show off the school's spirit for sports. The Global Studies and World Languages Academy at the school also stresses being a global citizen, giving students unique chances.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of atmosphere does Tallwood High have?

Ans. The school has a structured and supportive environment that focuses on academics, personal growth, and getting students involved.

Q2. Does Tallwood High give students chances to be creative?

Ans. Yes, students can work on projects and do activities that help them think creatively and solve problems.

Q3. Are there programs that help students stay healthy?

Ans. Of course! Through counseling and wellness programs, the school helps students' mental, emotional, and social health.

Q4. What does the school do to help students get ready for college?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests and get help with planning for college and applying.

Q5. What does the school do to get kids involved?

Ans. Kids can learn how to lead, work as a team, and get better at things through clubs, sports, and arts programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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