Denbigh High School is a high school in Newport News, Virginia. It is a part of Newport News Public Schools. Denbigh carries grades nine through twelve and has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. This school was rated "Fully Accredited" by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2005–2006 school year.
Serving 1,257 students in grades 9-12, Denbigh High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denbigh High School's student population of 1,257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Denbigh High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denbigh High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
48%
22%
White
19%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denbigh High School's ranking?
Denbigh High School is ranked #1332 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Denbigh High School often compared to?
Denbigh High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodside High School, Warwick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denbigh High School?
The graduation rate of Denbigh High School is 84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Denbigh High School?
1,257 students attend Denbigh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Denbigh High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denbigh High School?
Denbigh High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denbigh High School offer ?
Denbigh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denbigh High School part of?
Denbigh High School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Denbigh High School located?
Denbigh High School is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.
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