Princess Anne High School

Princess Anne High School has the greatest Marching Band in the country. GO..... Fabulous Marching Cavaliers!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

As a graduate of PA I can look back and say that overall the school prepared me for college pretty well. The IB program is good, but honestly not as good as the people who run it think it is (it's nowhere near real college level, I discovered). I think my friends at Cape Henry Collegiate and Norfolk Christian (private schools) were better prepared for college, to be honest. The teachers at PA are a mixed bag: some are really top notch and committed to their students, others are frankly incompetent and have no business teaching monkeys, much less students (for some reason the administration asks for student input, but never actually listened to our complaints about bad teachers). Like any school - including my college - there is unequal treatment of athletes and they're given second chances, academically and behavior-wise. Still, it's probably about the best public high-school in VaBeach.

I have mixed opinions about this school. I guess its either love it or hate it for most people that wrote reviews. I love the celebrations they have here..Homecoming was uber-fun. But yeah t is really easy to skip and alot of kids that goto this school talk about smoking pot and drinking. The IB kids are stuck up theyre butts..especially the ones that went to Kemps Landing Magnet School. You just get a vibe from them that they think you are stupid because you arent in the IB. The teachers are nice, but mostly have no clue what they are doing. Its a good school, but all the scores are so high only because of IB...which is very overrated..
—Submitted by a student

Its sad some of the way the teachers behave, and whats even worse is that the administration has no idea whats going on. I've experienced and heard so many stories of teachers saying or doing innapropriate things right in front of their students. I've also expierenced having teachers who really did not care about students or how well they do in class- many are also very discriminating. And as far as students, well, most kids are involved with 'bad things' and I've heard many openly discussing this in class without the teacher caring. As a whole, this school has much to high of standards - its as if they forget not everyone is attending for the IB program. I would not advice sending kids here unless they are very good students and can handle it.
—Submitted by a student

My daughter moved here mid year into the IB program from another state. To say we were blown away with the IB program coordinator and teachers is putting it mildely. Mrs. Cox gives 150 percent of herself and just plain cares!
—Submitted by a parent

I have been at Princess Anne and Tallwood as a teacher. The parent involvement could stand to go up a notch or two. The students are mostly well-behaved and eager to work. Parents willingly support teachers.
—Submitted by a teacher

more invested in athletes than academics; not unwilling to let favorites slide; should be a coach not a principal
—Submitted by a parent

This school was voted 144 out the 1,000 schools on the list IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. Look it up for yourself if you'd like to see it. It was also in the 'Ten High Schools Selected for Best Practices Study' by the Virginia Department of Education. It was the only school to do so in Virginia Beach. I am a senior this year at Princess Anne, and I have been attending the school since I was a sophomore. Many kids come to PA because of the International Baccalaureate program. This past year, my boyfriend's graduating class earned 2 million (no exaggeration) dollars in scholarships. He himself was awared a $40,000 scholarship. I think it is an excellent school with a fairly decent staff and office. As far as it being 'easy to skip and go to the mall', all the kids I know who skip get caught every time.
—Submitted by a student

I graduated from PA in 2000. My dad was in the Navy so I only went to the high school my senior year. The school was not helpful in the transition period at all. The guidance counselors need a program to help students that come other states to be successful in their school. There is a lot of military concentrated in the Hampton roads area, so a focus in helping military kids would not be a bad idea. A lot of time the credit requirements and the degree programs are different than where the student came from. A program to make sure kids are not lost in the fray would be wonderful. The teachers were also not encouraging or helpful in helping students adjust.
—Submitted by a former student

P.A.H.S is truely one of the Best high schools in VA. Because of the diversity of the school students have learned to get along with others better. I love knowing that my kids will go to this school and learn while haveing fun and being safe.
—Submitted by Julie Schettler, a parent

I am a parent of a child at P.h.a.s and that school is horrible. Iv tried to take my child outta there for about 2 years now with no success. Iv gotten attitudes from many of the teachers and principals and they have never tried to help me or my child out in anyway.
—Submitted by a parent

My family is enormously satisfied with Princess Anne High School s curriculum and teaching staff. Princess Anne High School is a public, college preparatory school for those that take advantage of its quality of education. My children are receiving an exceptional educational opportunity which is provided in a safe, nurturing environment that challenge their intellect, provides an enriching extracurricular program, embraces diversity and encourages ethical behavior. Prior to buying our home while the children were in elementary school, we shopped for our house with the key selling point being Princess Anne High School. An excellent school in all regards!
—Submitted by a parent

My husband and I were very pleased with Princess Anne High School. We moved to the area when my son was a sophomore and naturally, he was not happy about having to leave old friends. Fortunately, the students, guidance staff and his teachers at PAHS made the transition to his new school very easy! Everyone was so friendly and the quality of instruction was superb! We could not have wished for a finer learning environment for our son.
—Submitted by Nancy Calderone, a parent

This school is very dangerous. And it is very easy to skip and head over to the mall. Please don't send your kids to this school.
—Submitted by a student

My daughter graduated from PA in 1998 and has now graduated from college. Thank you to all the staff for working with her to achieve her goals. Especially to Ms Gorham.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is very educational and learning eviornment. Nice staff and students are very respectful to each other. The teachers,staff, and security are very watchable about their safety. when there's a problem, the principle Mrs. Griffin does a letter about the plans they going to do to not interfere with the learning of others. Clean and fresh the building
—Submitted by a parent