Landstown High

Landstown High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a public high school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. There are about 1,800 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 16:1. This helps keep students interested in their studies. There are 12 high schools in the district. Landstown High School is one of the leading schools.About 40% of the students at the school take Advanced Placement classes and tests. The school has a well-rounded academic program. Students can choose from career-focused pathways, college-preparatory courses, and a lot of extracurricular activities that help them reach their goals after high school. For the 2025–2026 school year, data on students' grades show that 88% of them are good at math and 91% of them are good at reading. The school also makes sure that students take the SAT and ACT.There are a lot of different kinds of students at Landstown High School. About 66% of students are minorities, and about 39% of students are from low-income families. The amount of money each student gets is about the same as the average for the district. This school is one of the best school in Virginia Beach.

March 10 (Tuesday): VBCPS School Board Meeting – Includes a Public Hearing on the 2026-27 Budget (6:00 p.m. at the George Mason Drive Administration building).

March 12 (Thursday): Parent-Teacher Conferences – Held in the cafeteria from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

March 28 (Saturday): VBCPS Hiring Expo – Landstown High will host the district-wide educator and support staff hiring fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at the school?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q2. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, students get personal attention and guidance to help them succeed because there are not many students per teacher and the staff is dedicated.

Q3. Are there programs that let students be creative?

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

Q4. Does Landstown High help students get ready for college exams?

Ans. Yes, students in school can take the SAT and ACT and get help with planning for college.

Q5. Can kids in school do community service?

Ans. Yes, service-learning and volunteer projects help people feel responsible for their community.