Princess Anne High

Virginia Beach, Virginia is home to Princess Anne High School, a public high school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 1,750 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1, which helps create a balanced academic environment. There are 12 high schools in the district, and Princess Anne High School is recognized as a top school. The school has a full academic program that focuses on college, including Advanced Placement courses and tests. About 45% of students take AP classes. Princess Anne High School is also known for its academic approach that is in line with the International Baccalaureate and for the many honors and enrichment opportunities it offers. For the 2025–2026 school year, academic performance data show that about 88% of students were good at math and about 95% were good at reading. The school sets up SAT and ACT testing times for students to take part in. The student body is very diverse, with about 51% of students being minorities and about 34% of students being from low-income families. Funding per student is in line with the district's average.

The Princess Anne High School Varsity Girls Basketball team is on a roll, having recently beaten Cox High School (84–21) and Salem High School (70–45). The school is also getting ready for its new building project. It plans to rebuild on the current 43-acre site along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Thalia Creek. Princess Anne High School is also putting on a number of events, such as a game against the Bayside Marlins. The school's International Baccalaureate Program is still going strong, focusing on hard work and helping others.

Q1. Are there chances to learn learn through practical activities at Princess Anne High?

Ans. Yes, the school focuses on solving real-world problems, which helps students learn useful skills through project-based and hands-on learning.

Q2. Do teachers tell students to look into their own interests?

Ans. Of course! The school's focus on competency lets students follow their interests while still reaching their academic goals.

Q3. Does the school help students get ready for college?

Ans. Yes, students can take the SAT and ACT tests on campus, and staff can help them get ready for college applications.

Q4. Are there programs that help people become better leaders and work together?

Ans. Yes, students work together on group projects and take part in leadership activities that help them work together, talk to each other, and solve problems.

Q5. What does the school do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Personalized instruction, policies that include everyone, and staff that is helpful all make for a welcoming environment where all students can do well.