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Norview High School

Public | 9-12 | 1788 students

 
 
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Posted August 29, 2012

Norview is a good school as a former student i know it has some issues but then again most schools do. The teachers help when they are needed and their after school activities cater to everyone. I was in their robotics program and their culinary program i would suggest this school to anyone moving to the area. I will have my children attend this school to experience the same thing i did there a warm and welcoming faculty and staff and also kids that are all willing to make friends.


Posted April 26, 2012

The administration at Norview (with scant exception) is horrible. The principal leads the tone of the administration. She talks about challenges within the community, and poor parent involvement, and yet if a parent wishes to meet with her, she will refuse, as she chooses. The school's actions are in no way congruent with its mission statement. In short, unless your child is an absolute top-performer, Norview is not a good choice. An entire class of local kids enters Norview each year, and a large number of these students leaves before graduation. It seems the school wants it this way. If you can avoid it, stay away from Norview.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

I went to Norview Elem., Middle and High School. All were great schools that gave me a wonderful education. My daughters and grandchildren have attended there too. I am proud to say I ma a Norview graduate!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2008

iam a cadet in the norview njrotc unit and i love every minute of it ,it gives me great leadership skills and it makes me a better student i would never quit and i love all 3 of the instructors.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 22, 2008

I give this a 5 star -- the teachers are all about education, they work with their students and stay behind when a child is needing assistance. You cant go wrong with education, support, achievements, athletics. They are here for these children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2007

I am a graduate of Norview and I am now sending my son here as well, so far so good. The atmosphere is much calmer than his previous school and the teacher's seem to be seasoned and well qualified. Mrs. Stealey and Mr. Fraley are doing a wonderful job keeping the school safe and providing an atmosphere conducive to learning. I can't wait for a successful 2007-08 school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

Norview high school is amazing with its leadership programs and is outstanding Njrotc
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2007

Norview is a great school and has an outstanding NJROTC program. With the addition of the new SNSI and NSI, they have made a huge difference in the performance of the NJROTC unit. As parents of a daughter in the NJROTC program, the instructors attempt to make each cadet feel a part of a team. Great school/great NJROTC unit!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2007

In the last couple of years the NJROTC program at Norview has grown to be the best in Norfolk. I went to Norview, my brother and Husband went to Norview, My step sons went to Norview, my son & daughters will go to Norview. My Husband and I are members of the NJROTC parent boosters. Great School........
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 21, 2004

Norview is the best school in Norfolk! I graduated from there and my sons and daughter will graduate from there also. They have the best SOL scores and the smartest kids. Go 'VIEW'!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

364 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
89%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
74%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

451 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
92%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

428 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

453 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students82%
Female students82%
Male students82%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

Algebra II

All Students80%
Female students81%
Male students80%
Black students73%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

Biology

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Chemistry

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students91%
Black students90%
Asian students92%
Hispanic100%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Earth Science

All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students84%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic89%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

English: Reading

All Students92%
Female students92%
Male students92%
Black students89%
Asian students100%
Hispanic88%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students93%
Black students93%
Asian students100%
Hispanic86%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

Geometry

All Students81%
Female students76%
Male students85%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

Virginia and United States History

All Students81%
Female students82%
Male students80%
Black students76%
Asian students92%
Hispanic74%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students96%
Female students94%
Male students99%
Black students97%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

World History II

All Students78%
Female students77%
Male students79%
Black students73%
Asian students77%
Hispanic79%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 61% 26%
White 31% 57%
Hispanic 3% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
Phone: (757) 852-4500

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