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Tallwood High

1668 Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 16 of 232 in Virginia

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About Tallwood High

Tallwood High School is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9 through 12. There are about 1,900 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 16:1, which helps with structured instruction and getting students interested in school. Tallwood High School is one of the 12 high schools in the district and is counted among the top-performing schools in Virginia. The school offers a wide range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement classes and tests. About 37% of students take AP classes. Students can also take honors classes, career-focused pathways, and college-readiness programs that help them reach a variety of goals after high school. The academic performance data for the 2025–2026 year show that about 91% of students are good at math and about 89% are good at reading. School-organized programs offer chances to take the SAT and ACT. Tallwood High School has a wide range of students, with about 65% of them being minorities and about 44% of them being from low-income families. Funding per student is in line with district averages.

Tallwood High Contact Information

Address

1668 Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

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Phone

(757) 648-5700

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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
TOP 16 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
🚀
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

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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.

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

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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