Deep Creek High

Summary:

Deep Creek High is a public magnet high school located in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,597 students. The school is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools district, which is ranked 29th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deep Creek High stands out for its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of African American (39.14%) and Hispanic (13.27%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school has shown strong performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in several SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.74% of 11th graders at Deep Creek High were proficient or better in SOL Writing, compared to 80.21% for the Chesapeake City Public Schools district and 79.32% for the state of Virginia. The school has also performed particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 27th out of 120 Virginia high schools for Asian students and 43rd out of 232 for Hispanic students, both with a 4-star rating.

While Deep Creek High has generally performed well, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 87th out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2020-2021 to 157th in 2023-2024. This suggests a need to investigate potential factors contributing to this decline and implement strategies to improve academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's performance data reveals some disparities among student subgroups, with male students ranking 185th out of 322 Virginia high schools, compared to 110th out of 322 for female students. When compared to the nearby high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools district, Deep Creek High generally performs on par or slightly better in many academic areas, but lags behind the top-performing Grassfield High, which is ranked 6th out of 329 Virginia high schools and has a 5-star rating.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 2900 Margaret Booker Dr
       Chesapeake, VA  23323


(757) 558-5302

District: Chesapeake City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,978 Help


Feeder schools for Deep Creek High:

Elementary:    Camelot Elementary
    Deep Creek Central Elementary
    Deep Creek Elementary
    G.A. Treakle Elementary
Middle:    Deep Creek Middle
    Hugo A. Owens Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,638

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.8%
White:
34.9%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Compare Details Deep Creek High ranks better than 52.3% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Deep Creek High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Deep Creek High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.8%), White (34.9%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deep Creek High is 15. 4 high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deep Creek High is $10,978, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deep Creek High:

SchoolDigger ranks Deep Creek High 157th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Deep Creek High in the ranking list.)

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Chesapeake City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesapeake City Public Schools 29th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deep Creek High

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Rank History for all students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.13 167th 308 45.8%
2006 48.75 159th 314 49.4%
2007 40.96 211th 313 32.6%
2008 45.43 177th 316 44.0%
2009 35.37 237th 313 24.3%
2010 38.22 232nd 317 26.8%
2011 35.55 236th 320 26.3%
2012 50.88 153rd 321 52.3%
2013 56.56 109th 321 66.0%
2014 56.93 102nd 322 68.3%
2015 54.51 114th 322 64.6%
2016 58.82 96th 321 70.1%
2017 52.84 139th 324 57.1%
2018 54.53 126th 326 61.3%
2019 56.71 108th 327 67.0%
2021 59.54 87th 327 73.4%
2022 51.17 143rd 325 56.0%
2023 64.08 124th 326 62.0%
2024 57.65 157th 329 52.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.10 113th 193 41.5%
2024 59.94 76th 198 61.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.67 118th 320 63.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.16 121st 320 62.2%
2024 65.36 110th 322 65.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.94 42nd 249 83.1%
2024 64.04 80th 253 68.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.54 56th 92 39.1%
2024 57.40 41st 92 55.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.68 118th 321 63.2%
2024 49.48 185th 322 42.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.85 27th 120 77.5%
2024 77.41 13th 118 89.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.15 60th 240 75.0%
2024 54.63 117th 249 53.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.88 43rd 232 81.5%
2024 74.58 41st 233 82.4%
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Rank History for White students at Deep Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.46 92nd 315 70.8%
2024 61.12 122nd 314 61.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Deep Creek High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1079 1079
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1047 1047
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1476 1476
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1482 1482
1993 852 640 15 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1520
1994 872 699 16 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1601
1995 925 773 19 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1732
1996 925 773 19 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1732
1997 879 787 19 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1699
1998 866 837 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1739
1999 914 874 15 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1825
2000 918 867 18 23 4 n/a n/a -4 1826
2001 958 900 12 29 5 n/a n/a 0 1904
2002 965 955 20 38 7 n/a n/a 0 1985
2003 965 955 20 38 7 n/a n/a 0 1985
2004 935 1025 23 49 5 n/a n/a 4 2041
2005 908 1029 25 59 1 n/a n/a 6 2028
2006 887 1092 35 61 4 n/a n/a 9 2088
2007 927 1077 33 58 4 n/a n/a 13 2112
2008 588 745 11 33 3 n/a n/a 11 1391
2009 513 671 17 34 5 n/a n/a 10 1250
2010 496 613 18 27 5 n/a n/a 18 1177
2011 541 626 21 60 4 1 63 0 1316
2012 541 587 25 76 4 3 79 0 1315
2013 556 622 27 80 2 1 85 0 1373
2014 569 638 29 90 2 1 88 0 1417
2015 603 624 29 104 4 3 108 0 1475
2016 635 640 34 120 2 5 97 0 1533
2017 645 639 40 144 4 1 97 0 1570
2018 648 663 51 171 4 4 106 0 1647
2019 640 632 48 180 3 5 105 0 1613
2020 604 620 54 170 5 3 106 0 1562
2021 573 640 56 176 5 4 123 0 1577
2022 593 650 46 200 5 4 137 0 1635
2023 546 625 54 212 5 5 150 0 1597
2024 571 603 56 227 5 7 169 0 1638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deep Creek High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1079 66.2 16.2 n/a
1990 1047 68.7 15.2 n/a
1991 1476 71.0 20.7 n/a
1992 1482 72.3 20.4 n/a
1993 1520 89.8 16.9 n/a
1994 1601 135.2 n/a 17
1995 1732 n/a 0.0 19.1
1996 1732 n/a 0.0 19.1
1997 1699 n/a 0.0 18.8
1998 1739 n/a 0.0 16.6
1999 1825 122.0 15.0 22.6
2000 1826 n/a 0.0 22.3
2001 1904 138.3 13.8 19.5
2002 1985 129.0 15.4 23.4
2003 1985 129.0 15.4 23.4
2004 2041 141.7 14.4 23.2
2005 2028 141.7 14.3 22.6
2006 2088 143.0 14.6 24.1
2007 2112 134.9 15.7 25.3
2008 1391 89.6 15.5 29.1
2009 1250 88.0 14.2 30.8
2010 1177 80.1 14.6 35
2011 1316 82.1 16.0 39.6
2012 1315 98.8 13.2 35.7
2013 1373 102.9 13.3 37.3
2014 1417 97.5 14.5 38.2
2015 1475 102.0 14.4 37.8
2016 1533 105.0 14.6 36.8
2017 1570 102.9 15.2 44.3
2018 1647 103.8 15.8 43.2
2019 1613 111.4 14.4 42.5
2020 1562 114.4 13.6 45.3
2021 1577 113.8 13.8 n/a
2022 1635 114.8 14.2 43.2
2023 1597 113.0 14.1 48.8
2024 1638 108.7 15.0 52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deep Creek High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1079 66.2 16.2 n/a
1990 1047 68.7 15.2 n/a
1991 1476 71.0 20.7 n/a
1992 1482 72.3 20.4 n/a
1993 1520 89.8 16.9 n/a
1994 1601 135.2 n/a 17
1995 1732 n/a 0.0 19.1
1996 1732 n/a 0.0 19.1
1997 1699 n/a 0.0 18.8
1998 1739 n/a 0.0 16.6
1999 1825 122.0 15.0 22.6
2000 1826 n/a 0.0 22.3
2001 1904 138.3 13.8 19.5
2002 1985 129.0 15.4 23.4
2003 1985 129.0 15.4 23.4
2004 2041 141.7 14.4 23.2
2005 2028 141.7 14.3 22.6
2006 2088 143.0 14.6 24.1
2007 2112 134.9 15.7 25.3
2008 1391 89.6 15.5 29.1
2009 1250 88.0 14.2 30.8
2010 1177 80.1 14.6 35
2011 1316 82.1 16.0 39.6
2012 1315 98.8 13.2 35.7
2013 1373 102.9 13.3 37.3
2014 1417 97.5 14.5 38.2
2015 1475 102.0 14.4 37.8
2016 1533 105.0 14.6 36.8
2017 1570 102.9 15.2 44.3
2018 1647 103.8 15.8 43.2
2019 1613 111.4 14.4 42.5
2020 1562 114.4 13.6 45.3
2021 1577 113.8 13.8 n/a
2022 1635 114.8 14.2 43.2
2023 1597 113.0 14.1 48.8
2024 1638 108.7 15.0 52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Deep Creek High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $164 (1.9%) $8,612 (98.1%) $8,775
2020 $207 (2.3%) $8,916 (97.7%) $9,123
2021 $364 (3.3%) $10,614 (96.7%) $10,978

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deep Creek High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 327 High schoolsRanks 124th of 326 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
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% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Deep Creek High)8476
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8778
 9%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Deep Creek High)8677
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9288
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Deep Creek High)9479
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9187
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Deep Creek High)9793
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9694
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Deep Creek High)9540
 55%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9075
 15%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Deep Creek High)8667
 19%
   End of Course Biology (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8875
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Deep Creek High)7284
 12%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8683
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Deep Creek High)8789
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Deep Creek High)5539
 16%
   End of Course VA and US History (Chesapeake City Public Schools)7751
 26%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Deep Creek High)8273
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8975
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Deep Creek High)8635
 51%
   End of Course World History II (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9155
 36%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16131597
 1%
African American632625
 1.1%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian4854
 12.5%
Hispanic180212
 17.8%
Pacific Islander55
White640546
 14.7%
Two or More Races105150
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.5%48.8%
 6.4%


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Deep Creek High ranks 157th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Deep Creek High are 37% African American, 35% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Deep Creek High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Camelot Elementary
Elementary : Deep Creek Central Elementary
Elementary : Deep Creek Elementary
Elementary : G.A. Treakle Elementary
Middle : Deep Creek Middle
Middle : Hugo A. Owens Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,638 students attended Deep Creek High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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