D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Lake Taylor High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1384 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 73% · Math 78% proficient · 17th percentile in Virginia
Graduation
C
80% 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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
1,137
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%17/100reading 10th percentile, math 24th percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%35/10080% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% 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 −19 points worse 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 proficiency73% (−4 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency78% (−3 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate80% (−8 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
White85%77%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts11th percentile (list)
Black72%77%reading -4 pts, math +2 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic—75%math -1 pts33rd percentile (list)
Multiracial—90%math +4 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income67%78%reading -7 pts, math +3 pts31st 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 1384 Kempsville Rd
City Norfolk
ZIP Code 23502
District 5102670
NCES School ID 510267001104
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23502

Understanding the community around Lake Taylor High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,421
Per Capita Income $37,744
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 88.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $242,000
Median Rent $1,238
Owner-Occupied 50.4%
Renter-Occupied 49.6%
View full data for ZIP 23502 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lake Taylor High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 67.4%
Hispanic/Latino 13.5%
White 10.9%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,137
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lake Taylor High?
Lake Taylor High has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Lake Taylor High?
Lake Taylor High has 1,137 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Lake Taylor High serve?
Lake Taylor High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lake Taylor High receive per student?
Lake Taylor High receives $15,833 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lake Taylor High in 23502 ▼
Avg Home Value
$314,797
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,623
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
49.6%

Other Schools in 23502

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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