Oscar F. Smith High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 · Chesapeake City Public Schools
#145 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#2741 of 16,910 nationally
About Oscar F. Smith High
Oscar F. Smith High is a public high located in Chesapeake, in the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,264 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 145th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,264.
There are 45 schools in Chesapeake; Oscar F. Smith High ranks 25th of 45 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Oscar F. Smith High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Oscar F. Smith High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
B.M. Williams Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
825 students · 2.2 km away
Great Bridge Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
610 students · 2.7 km away
Crestwood Intermediate
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
736 students · 3.0 km away
Greenbrier Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students · 3.4 km away
Crestwood Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students · 3.6 km away
Great Bridge Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,309 students · 4.0 km away
Greenbrier Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
679 students · 4.3 km away
Cedar Road Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students · 4.3 km away
Portlock Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
518 students · 5.6 km away
Butts Road Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
498 students · 5.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oscar F. Smith High a good school?
Oscar F. Smith High has a Success Index (US) of 72.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #145 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Oscar F. Smith High rank in Virginia?
Oscar F. Smith High ranks #145 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #2741 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Oscar F. Smith High?
Oscar F. Smith High had 2,264 students in 2025.
Is Oscar F. Smith High a elementary school or a high school?
Oscar F. Smith High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Oscar F. Smith High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oscar F. Smith High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.