Oscar F. Smith High School
Grades: 9-12
Students: 2268
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 261:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
1994 Tiger Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-548-0696
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
4/10
4/10
NA
Academic Progress1/10
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Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
Three of my children graduated from this high school in 2024 and 2026. One was not really into school and was in average classes. She had a great experience and I really appreciated that they were holding her accountable and not calling me over every little thing. She ultimately took advantage of th
Posted by a parent on 7/22/2026As a teacher at Oscar Smith High School, I’ve had a front-row seat to what happens here every day. I know it’s easy to assume that a private school or homeschooling is automatically the better option when you hear the rumors and ratings from this website, but I’d encourage families to take a closer
Posted by a teacher on 7/21/2026Honestly, maybe the school just isn't for me and maybe I'm just looking for something greater, but there is nothing the school offers that makes me want to get out of bed in the morning. With peers, it's an odd situation. The only time I've found myself around people who don't mess around with their
Posted by a student on 4/14/2025Great school in safe neighborhood. Great competitive International Baccalaureate (IB) Program in Chesapeake, VA.
Posted by a parent on 9/17/2024Many of the things mentioned already over the years are still apparent. School spirit is great, the IB program is rigorous and has sent students to top colleges and universities across the nation. I agree with previous reviews about the favoritism and politics which hold the school back as well as p
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Chesapeake schools - Oscar F. Smith High School is located at 1994 Tiger Drive, Chesapeake VA 23320. Oscar F. Smith High School is in the Chesapeake Public Schools. Oscar F. Smith High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.
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