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Frank W. Cox High

2425 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 19 of 232 in Virginia

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Frank W. Cox High

2425 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 19 of 232 in Virginia

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About Frank W. Cox High

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 90%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 90% in Math and 92% in Reading.
101
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1648
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 65.47%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 11.71%
Black 11.77%
Two+ Races 6.98%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
65.47%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
11.71%
Black
11.77%
Two+ Races
6.98%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1648
46.84%
772 Female
53.16%
876 Male

Student Population

1648 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

274 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Frank W. Cox High Contact Information

Address

2425 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

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Phone

(757) 648-5250

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TOP 19 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Frank W. Cox 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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

Frank W. Cox High School is getting a lot of attention for its new programs and projects. The school recently held a Senior Information Night, which gave seniors and their parents useful information about applying to college, getting financial aid, and other options after high school. The school is also getting ready for upcoming sports events, like a varsity baseball game against Green Run High School. It is very commendable that the school is dedicated to both academics and extracurricular activities.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.


Q2. Does Frank W. Cox High help students become leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs and the student government to learn how to lead and plan events.


Q3. Are there programs for the arts and creativity?

Ans. Yes, students can be more creative by taking arts, music, and other elective classes.


Q4. Are there tests that prove students readiness for college?

Ans. Sure! Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on campus.


Q5. Does the school teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.


Q6. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in Virginia?

Ans. You can find the best elementary schools here


Q7. What are the highest-performing high schools in Virginia?

Ans. You can check the highest-performing high schools in Virginia here.

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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