C+
Average
66/100

Oscar F. Smith High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1994 Tiger Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 83% · Math 87% proficient · 51st percentile in Virginia
Graduation
C+
86% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
2,313
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%51/100reading 40th percentile, math 62nd percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%48/10086% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency83% (+6 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+6 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate86% (−2 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%92%reading +1 pts, math +3 pts63rd percentile (list)
Black79%83%reading +3 pts, math +8 pts64th percentile (list)
Hispanic75%87%reading +1 pts, math +11 pts48th percentile (list)
Asian90%95%reading -2 pts, math +1 pts55th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%98%reading +0 pts, math +11 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income77%82%reading +3 pts, math +7 pts58th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1994 Tiger Dr
City Chesapeake
ZIP Code 23320
District 5100810
NCES School ID 510081000303
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23320

Understanding the community around Oscar F. Smith High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,963
Per Capita Income $41,925
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $312,300
Median Rent $1,573
Owner-Occupied 63.5%
Renter-Occupied 36.5%
View full data for ZIP 23320 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Oscar F. Smith High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.9%
White 17.4%
Hispanic/Latino 16.5%
Two or More Races 8.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,313
Teachers (FTE) 164.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Oscar F. Smith High?
Oscar F. Smith High has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Oscar F. Smith High?
Oscar F. Smith High has 2,313 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Oscar F. Smith High serve?
Oscar F. Smith High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Oscar F. Smith High receive per student?
Oscar F. Smith High receives $15,216 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Oscar F. Smith High in 23320 ▼
Avg Home Value
$394,685
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,050
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
36.5%

Other Schools in 23320

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026