5237 Texas Ave
Norfolk, VA 23513

From a graduating senior, Norview high is a school that can give students many different experiences based on their choices. there are many different routes that can be taken through Norview. How well a student does at the school is mostly based on them and their own decisions. Teachers and counselors can't be fully blamed for the sub-par student performance in the school, as a noticeable part of the student population lacks self-motivation/initiative. There are many opportunities for advanced courses such as Honors or AP classes available to all students, not just those in the specialty program. To parents nervous about their child attending this school in the future, they'll be fine if they use good judgment, stick to their work, and hang with the right people. In my opinion, the school can do a good job preparing students for college or a vocation, as long as the student has the initiative to put themselves into the necessary classes or programs to ensure they have a stable future beyond high school.In terms of the school's safety, it can get a little rough sometimes with the constant fights, but in my opinion, they're just a part of growing up I guess, avoid them and dont think too much of them.Overall, I think Norview High can be made a good school by a focused, driven student, or made a bad school by an unfocused student just drifting along in the river of life. To concerned parents, your child will be fine, as long as you ensure they are completing their necessary coursework and not lingering in the hallways.

If I could give zero stars I would. The bullying, fighting, lack of communication is atrocious. Teacher and staff do not protect, teach, or care about the students education or safety. Racism is off the charts. There is no homework sent home. Communication does not exist. Third party organizations are brought in without parent notification. Few after school programs offered. My children actually slide backwards in less than 3 months. Do NOT send your child to this school.

Tanners Creek and the experience I had will always stay with me. The counselor will help you with your problems and also deals with the bullies. They have reasonable discipline and make sure that you are doing your best to succeed while also giving you different options to make learning fun. They do their best to prepare you for upcoming years and obstacles you may face. They make sure that you're alright mentally, socially, and physically. The counselor helped me to apply to a gifted school, which I got accepted to. One thing I would suggest is having more counselors instead of just 1. Other than that, this has been my favorite school considering that I've been here from kindergarten to 5th grade and made so many memories and friends, including one of my best friends to this day. Tanners Creek set me up for success and helped offer me so many opportunities. I am always and forever grateful.