Virginia Department of Education releases accountability ratings: 100% of Hampton schools are once again accredited without conditions – the highest level rating of accreditation

State accountability results released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) indicate students in Hampton City Schools (HCS) continue to make improvements in academic achievement, as measured by the state’s accountability system. 100% of Hampton’s schools are accredited without conditions, the highest level rating of accreditation.

This means all 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, four high schools, and both PreK-8 schools in Hampton City Schools are fully accredited without conditions.

Additionally, of the 15 school divisions that comprise Region II – which includes all school divisions in Hampton Roads from the Southside, Peninsula, and Eastern Shore – Hampton is ONE of FIVE school divisions to be fully accredited without conditions. 

 

Superintendent Raymond Haynes expresses, “We take great pride in our mantra of One Community, One Transformation, with a strong focus on excellence with intentionality. As such, achieving one hundred percent accreditation is a result of the dedication, hard work, and commitment from our teachers, staff, administrators, students, families, and the Hampton community. These individuals put in tremendous effort each day to ensure every student succeeds. Together, we are transforming teaching and learning through the Academies of Hampton, along with our new K-12 Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) Community designation. This work supports our commitment and promise to our students, their families, and our community that our young people will graduate the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate.”

 

The Virginia Board of Education accreditation standards provide a comprehensive view of school quality while encouraging continuous improvement for all schools and placing increased emphasis on closing achievement gaps. The current accreditation standards measure student performance on multiple school-quality indicators. Performance on each school quality indicator is then rated on one of four levels: accredited without conditions, accredited with conditions, accreditation denied, or accreditation withheld. More information on the state’s accreditation and accountability system can be located here: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/data-policy-funding/data-reports/statistics-reports/accreditation-federal-reports. 

 

Haynes adds, “I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication that has led all of our schools to meet the mark again this year. While we know that accountability standards are changing for the upcoming year, I am confident that our schools are well-prepared and in a strong position to continue their success. We will carry on with implementing our varied systems of support, ensuring that every student receives the necessary resources and opportunities they need to be college, career, and life ready."