Hampton City Schools reports a 97.93% on-time graduation rate and 0.5% dropout rate. 

• The HIGHEST ON-TIME GRADUATION RATE and LOWEST DROPOUT RATE of the 15 districts in the region - - which includes all of the school divisions in Hampton Roads from the Southside, Peninsula and Eastern Shore
• HIGHEST on-time graduation rate in the history of the school division
• Exceeding a 95% on-time graduation rate for FIVE consecutive years

 

On-time Graduation Rate: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) reported 97.93% of Hampton’s 2024 graduates (1,369 students) earned their diplomas in four years, surpassing the statewide average of 92.8%. 

 

Hampton City Schools’ (HCS) on-time graduation rate is the highest on-time graduation rate in the history of the school division. Additionally, HCS’s rate is the highest in the region, which includes all of the school divisions from the Southside, Peninsula, and Eastern Shore. Also, Hampton has the highest on-time graduation rate AND the lowest dropout rate in the Commonwealth of Virginia when compared to school divisions that have over 300 students in the Class of 2024. 

With the division’s focus on equity, on-time graduation rates continue to exceed the state rate when looking at student performance groups who are historically underrepresented. 

• Specifically, our students with disabilities have an on-time graduation rate of 100%, compared to the state average of 90.69%. 
• Our English Learners (students who speak English as a second language) graduated on-time at a rate of 100%, compared to the state’s average of 79.15%.
• Our Hispanic students’ on-time graduation rate is 100%, compared to the state’s average of 87.06%.
• Looking at the student group of African American students, Hampton’s on-time graduation rate is 97.53%, compared to the state average of 90.39%.
• Our homeless student population has an on-time graduation rate of 94.12%, compared to the state average of 77.34%.
• Our economically disadvantaged students outpaced the state with an on-time graduation rate of 97.10%, compared to the state average of 89.63%.

To view the comparison of Hampton’s student performance groups to the state’s student performance groups, click here or visit https://bit.ly/3TPK45c. 

 

“Earning a high school diploma is a pivotal milestone that unlocks numerous opportunities for young people,” says Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes. “We also recognize that the work does not begin in high school, but as soon as our students begin their academic career in elementary school. As such, we have been intentional in our work to prepare our students for success in college, careers, and life.” 

 

Students who earn high school equivalency certificates — such as a GED — or complete high school without earning a diploma are not included as graduates in calculating on-time graduation rates. Hampton City Schools is proud of our students who graduated on-time with a diploma, as well as our students who earn a GED or a certificate of completion. Hampton City Schools completion rate for all of our students for the Class of 2024 (i.e., diplomas, GED, certificate of completion) is 98.21% compared to the state average of 93.76%.

 

 

 

 

Dropout Rate: The dropout rate for the Class of 2024 in the Commonwealth of Virginia is 4.5%. Hampton’s 2024 dropout rate is 0.5%.

 

With a 0.5% dropout rate, HCS continues to have a dropout rate of less than 1% for FOUR consecutive years. 

• The division has the lowest dropout rate in the Region.

• HCS has the lowest dropout rate in the Commonwealth of Virginia when compared to other graduating classes of 300 students or more.  

Haynes also shares, “Our approach to transforming teaching and learning includes a strong, viable curriculum from kindergarten through high school. Our Academies of Hampton features 16 wall-to-wall, career-focused academies with 44 pathways. Additionally, Hampton City Schools was the first in the nation to be designated a K-12 Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) Community, demonstrating our commitment to student success. We are excited to witness the continued success of our students as we integrate K-8 community-connected learning experiences into our curriculum. These accomplishments are a reflection of the commitment of our teachers, staff, and administrators, and the ongoing support from our School Board, city, families, and community partners. Together, we are truly One Community, One Transformation with a focus on excellence with intentionality, fulfilling our promise for every student to graduate as the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate.”