Kecoughtan High

Summary:

Kecoughtan High is a public high school in Hampton, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a diverse student population of over 1,500 students. The school is part of the Hampton City Public Schools district, which is ranked 56 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kecoughtan High consistently outperforms its district and the state of Virginia in several key subject areas, including 10th grade SOL Writing, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geography. The school's Hispanic and African American students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% and top 20% of Virginia high schools, respectively. Additionally, Kecoughtan's military-connected and disabled student populations also perform well, ranking in the top 15% and top 25% of Virginia high schools. The school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 219th out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2018-2019 to 139th out of 329 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Kecoughtan High outperforms its nearby counterparts, such as Bethel High and Hampton High, in several subject areas, it lags behind Grafton High, a school in the neighboring York County district, across multiple metrics. Additionally, Kecoughtan High's performance in certain subject areas, such as World History II and Biology, suggests opportunities for targeted interventions and curriculum enhancements. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, at 85.68% in 2022-2023, is a significant socioeconomic challenge, but the school's strong performance indicates effective strategies for supporting these students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 522 Woodland Rd
       Hampton, VA  23669


(757) 850-5000

District: Hampton City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,986 Help


Feeder schools for Kecoughtan High:

Elementary:    Albert W. Patrick III Elementary
    Francis Asbury Elementary
    Phillips Elementary
    Samuel P. Langley Elementary
Middle:    Benjamin Syms Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,564

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.3%
White:
38.1%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.7% Help


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Compare Details Kecoughtan High ranks better than 57.8% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.23. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kecoughtan High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Kecoughtan High has the largest high school student body size in the Hampton City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kecoughtan High is $7,986. 2 high schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kecoughtan High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kecoughtan High 139th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Kecoughtan High in the ranking list.)

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Hampton City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton City Public Schools 56th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kecoughtan High

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Rank History for all students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.05 110th 308 64.3%
2006 46.89 177th 314 43.6%
2007 49.66 151st 313 51.8%
2008 38.48 222nd 316 29.7%
2009 53.55 127th 313 59.4%
2010 52.73 146th 317 53.9%
2011 51.31 152nd 320 52.5%
2012 41.16 215th 321 33.0%
2013 55.02 118th 321 63.2%
2014 46.36 172nd 322 46.6%
2015 48.01 162nd 322 49.7%
2016 44.46 195th 321 39.3%
2017 45.87 187th 324 42.3%
2018 44.60 192nd 326 41.1%
2019 41.93 219th 327 33.0%
2021 36.91 212th 327 35.2%
2022 42.78 198th 325 39.1%
2023 63.91 126th 326 61.3%
2024 61.23 139th 329 57.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.58 75th 193 61.1%
2024 55.86 93rd 198 53.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.01 98th 320 69.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.47 139th 320 56.6%
2024 54.71 171st 322 46.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.80 56th 249 77.5%
2024 61.07 90th 253 64.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.99 37th 92 59.8%
2024 71.26 14th 92 84.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.45 112th 321 65.1%
2024 63.32 123rd 322 61.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.70 78th 120 35.0%
2024 40.09 89th 118 24.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.58 45th 240 81.3%
2024 64.03 77th 249 69.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.86 18th 232 92.2%
2024 75.06 39th 233 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kecoughtan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.43 149th 315 52.7%
2024 55.77 158th 314 49.7%
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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 Kecoughtan 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 1754 1754
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1645 1645
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1615 1615
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1621 1621
1993 940 647 30 30 3 n/a n/a 0 1650
1994 921 680 33 25 6 n/a n/a 0 1665
1995 953 718 18 27 12 n/a n/a 0 1728
1996 953 718 18 27 12 n/a n/a 0 1728
1997 995 730 31 30 8 n/a n/a 0 1794
1998 982 709 29 30 11 n/a n/a 0 1761
1999 1005 698 27 42 6 n/a n/a 0 1778
2000 1029 652 27 40 2 n/a n/a -4 1746
2001 1071 659 25 45 6 n/a n/a 0 1806
2002 1114 645 33 42 8 n/a n/a 0 1842
2003 1114 645 33 42 8 n/a n/a 0 1842
2004 1149 657 36 45 9 n/a n/a 0 1896
2005 1096 700 37 52 6 n/a n/a 0 1891
2006 1105 740 35 54 6 n/a n/a 0 1940
2007 1115 737 33 54 8 n/a n/a 0 1947
2008 1068 726 39 57 9 n/a n/a 0 1899
2009 1055 733 45 46 11 n/a n/a 1 1891
2010 1037 757 45 52 13 n/a n/a 4 1908
2011 964 764 49 63 8 0 7 0 1855
2012 948 814 48 74 4 1 25 0 1914
2013 867 720 41 91 5 2 46 0 1772
2014 806 706 41 91 3 3 73 0 1723
2015 793 713 45 83 5 5 95 0 1739
2016 795 726 46 80 6 4 93 0 1750
2017 777 723 54 91 5 4 104 0 1758
2018 741 711 56 109 6 3 100 0 1726
2019 690 709 52 110 7 3 89 0 1660
2020 670 673 50 110 7 5 112 0 1627
2021 642 690 43 112 5 3 118 0 1613
2022 609 701 37 129 5 2 129 0 1612
2023 596 677 43 122 7 4 115 0 1564

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kecoughtan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1754 100.4 17.4 n/a
1990 1645 104.3 15.7 n/a
1991 1615 101.2 15.9 n/a
1992 1621 103.1 15.7 n/a
1993 1650 97.3 17.0 n/a
1994 1665 150.5 n/a 17.4
1995 1728 n/a 0.0 18.7
1996 1728 n/a 0.0 18.7
1997 1794 n/a 0.0 19.2
1998 1761 n/a 0.0 18.2
1999 1778 120.0 14.8 21.7
2000 1746 n/a 0.0 18.9
2001 1806 115.0 15.7 18.2
2002 1842 139.5 13.2 19.3
2003 1842 139.5 13.2 19.3
2004 1896 127.0 14.9 20
2005 1891 124.5 15.2 27.7
2006 1940 126.0 15.4 22.9
2007 1947 120.8 16.1 21.5
2008 1899 105.8 17.9 26.1
2009 1891 107.0 17.7 26
2010 1908 103.3 18.4 27.6
2011 1855 97.6 19.0 33
2012 1914 123.4 15.5 37.6
2013 1772 125.6 14.0 36.2
2014 1723 127.0 13.5 37.4
2015 1739 129.0 13.4 37.3
2016 1750 116.0 15.0 35
2017 1758 111.2 15.8 36
2018 1726 110.5 15.6 39.9
2019 1660 105.7 15.6 40.7
2020 1627 120.0 13.5 38
2021 1613 119.4 13.5 n/a
2022 1612 119.3 13.5 38.4
2023 1564 113.7 13.7 85.7

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 Kecoughtan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1754 100.4 17.4 n/a
1990 1645 104.3 15.7 n/a
1991 1615 101.2 15.9 n/a
1992 1621 103.1 15.7 n/a
1993 1650 97.3 17.0 n/a
1994 1665 150.5 n/a 17.4
1995 1728 n/a 0.0 18.7
1996 1728 n/a 0.0 18.7
1997 1794 n/a 0.0 19.2
1998 1761 n/a 0.0 18.2
1999 1778 120.0 14.8 21.7
2000 1746 n/a 0.0 18.9
2001 1806 115.0 15.7 18.2
2002 1842 139.5 13.2 19.3
2003 1842 139.5 13.2 19.3
2004 1896 127.0 14.9 20
2005 1891 124.5 15.2 27.7
2006 1940 126.0 15.4 22.9
2007 1947 120.8 16.1 21.5
2008 1899 105.8 17.9 26.1
2009 1891 107.0 17.7 26
2010 1908 103.3 18.4 27.6
2011 1855 97.6 19.0 33
2012 1914 123.4 15.5 37.6
2013 1772 125.6 14.0 36.2
2014 1723 127.0 13.5 37.4
2015 1739 129.0 13.4 37.3
2016 1750 116.0 15.0 35
2017 1758 111.2 15.8 36
2018 1726 110.5 15.6 39.9
2019 1660 105.7 15.6 40.7
2020 1627 120.0 13.5 38
2021 1613 119.4 13.5 n/a
2022 1612 119.3 13.5 38.4
2023 1564 113.7 13.7 85.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kecoughtan High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $326 (4.7%) $6,663 (95.3%) $6,989
2020 $340 (4.3%) $7,593 (95.7%) $7,933
2021 $370 (4.6%) $7,616 (95.4%) $7,986

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kecoughtan High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 219th of 327 High schoolsRanks 126th of 326 High schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Kecoughtan High)7670
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Hampton City Public Schools)7074
 4%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Kecoughtan High)6865
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Hampton City Public Schools)8080
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Kecoughtan High)7690
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hampton City Public Schools)8688
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Kecoughtan High)9474
 20%
   End of Course Algebra II (Hampton City Public Schools)9086
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Kecoughtan High)9350
 43%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Kecoughtan High)7862
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Hampton City Public Schools)7563
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Kecoughtan High)7943
 36%
   End of Course Earth Science (Hampton City Public Schools)7359
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Kecoughtan High)8686
   End of Course English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)8184
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Kecoughtan High)97100
 3%
   End of Course Geography (Hampton City Public Schools)8583
 2%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Kecoughtan High)4829
 19%
   End of Course VA and US History (Hampton City Public Schools)5042
 8%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Kecoughtan High)7771
 6%
   End of Course World History I (Hampton City Public Schools)6859
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Kecoughtan High)6932
 37%
   End of Course World History II (Hampton City Public Schools)7425
 49%
   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 Students16601564
 5.8%
African American709677
 4.5%
American Indian77
Asian5243
 17.3%
Hispanic110122
 10.9%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White690596
 13.6%
Two or More Races89115
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%85.7%
 45%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kecoughtan High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,564 students attended Kecoughtan High.

Kecoughtan High ranks 139th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Kecoughtan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Albert W. Patrick III Elementary
Elementary : Francis Asbury Elementary
Elementary : Phillips Elementary
Elementary : Samuel P. Langley Elementary
Middle : Benjamin Syms Middle

Students at Kecoughtan High are 43% African American, 38% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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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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