Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District is located in Virginia Beach, VA and includes 86 schools that serve 72,538 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District spends $9,054 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the VA state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.