5841 Beechwalk Dr
Va Beach, VA 23464

This is a great school, from what we have experienced so far. As the parent of a 10th grader who came into the Global Studies Academy in 9th grade, we were nervous about what the experience would be. I had heard rave reviews of the teachers and staff, and I have been pleasantly surprised about how true that has been. Despite some of the negative reviews, a student’s success depends on the classes they’re in. This is true for every high school out there. If a kid is in lower level classes, chances are there will be more issues with behaviors. So, I’d take the negatives with a grain of salt. For us, the teachers are highly responsive and proactive with communication. This is not the case for every school in Virginia Beach. We appreciate this so much.

Violent teachers horrible student life terrible history of making students into criminals beware.

My children have attended Woodstock since my eldest was in 1st grade, four years ago. We were so pleased our first year as our experience matched the school's reputation. But over the last three years myself and other parents have seen a discouraging shift. The quality of education has slipped. Some of the best teachers have left the school. The teachers that have replaced the former teachers communicate less, are less patient, and the curriculum is sub par. The leadership at the school is untrustworthy and is partially the reason why many of the veteran teachers have left. These are not simply my experience, but the experience of at least two dozen parents that I've spoken with over the last three years. We were hopeful that once things stabilized post covid that the education would return to a better standard. It has not. If I could I would home school or send my children to private school, not Woodstock. Not with the current leadership there. My wife and I, like other parents, are very concerned about what middle school has to offer. We've heard too many unfortunate stories about that experience.