Ocean Lakes High School
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: (757) 648-5550
Fax: (757) 721-4309
District: VA Beach City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1839 students
Virginia Beach's Ocean Lakes High School serves grades 9-12 in the VA Beach City Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Ocean Lakes High School is a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA. 1839 students attend Ocean Lakes High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 7/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Virginia Department of Education, using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics, and using 2025 demographic data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
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Not recommended unless you are in the magnet program, thats all they care about. We swapped to Kellam and love it!!!
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Posted: July 30, 2023
I graduated from Ocean Lakes in 2020 with a disability. The teachers were extremely friendly and welcoming, the special education teachers were helping me to get involved in after school activities and be a basketball manager over there. They even have the Work Experience Program for disabilities too and it helped me get a job right after I graduated from High School and there were also friendly people when I went there. They also have amazing traditions, events, clubs, and sports to meet new friends. The Ocean Lakes has everything prepared after you graduate from High School. Just share your goals with who will support you. If you're looking for the best high school, you're in the right High School.
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My son has had an excellent experience in the academy program at this school!
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Posted: August 29, 2017
Two of my sons have already graduated from this school. I have one son who will graduate in 2018. I love the school. It's one of the best in the area. I love the diversity and the teachers' push to ensure the students are doing well academically. The only thing I don't care for is their bullying policy. I had two sons who were bullied. They both fought back and they both were suspended. I had to appeal the suspensions.
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Posted: November 15, 2012
For me, Ocean Lakes was perfect. I feel like it's amazing in every way possible. The school is incredibly diverse; and I feel like that was an huge plus in enriching the school's atmosphere. There is something for everyone. The Math and Science Academy, our theatre team, and our sports are all really great. Literally..Ocean Lakes is perfect in every way. Academically, we have some of the best scores. And Athletically, we have the best games and scores. And another plus, the teachers are fantastic. Most of them (or atleast the teachers I had), actually knew their stuff, and were willing to help you out any time you needed it. The best part, I feel, is that there are not that many "cliques", not really any of those 'rich, snobby' people. Everybody fits in. And we have plenty of clubs and activities, to make new friends and meet new people. I would definitely recommend Ocean Lakes...it's perfect, and I made many happy memories there.
Posted: October 21, 2012
We moved to the area 4+ years ago, before my daughter was in High School, but chose our area to live based on reviewing the HS's. We chose right! My daughter strongly disliked MIddle School, but is now a sophomore at OLHS and doesn't want to leave. There is something for everyone, interests and scholastic-wise. She started out at the math and science academy, which is wonderful, but we decided, with other commitments, the homework level and stress were not for her, so this year she is doing mainstream classes, and still loves the school. The band program is great, with lots of parental involvement. It's a great learning environment, and I've been around the school a lot (drop-offs in morning, football games, parent nights, volunteering, etc) and have never seen any person or behavior that would be cause for concern.
Posted: February 11, 2011
I went to to OL from grades 9-12 and it is one of the most supportive communities I have ever witnessed. I recommend the Math and Science Academy, along with the school. Every teacher left a positive impact on me and has helped me grow in some form.
Posted: September 29, 2010
My daughter is a freshman at OLHS in the Math and Science Academy. Having attended several events at the school (orientations, sports events, etc) I am very impressed with how organized the faculty is and how smoothly the school functions. The atmosphere is very professional. My daughter loves all the opportunities for extracurricular involvement as well. She has great things to say about her teachers. Everything about the school is first rate.
Posted: March 16, 2010
Our son is a sophmore in the Math and Science Academy and we, as well as our son, couldn't be happier with this school. Not only are we pleased with the Academy's course offerings, teachers, and leadership, but we are very impressed with the overall school. The staff, facilities, extracurricular offerings, and overall atmosphere of the school are excellent. We feel that OL does an excellent job at integrating the Academy students with the school and truly offers a positive and cohesive educational experience for all of it's Dolphins!
Posted: March 8, 2010
I am so blessed to go to this school! Unbelievable students and faculty! We are an awesome school!
Posted: November 5, 2009
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
Navy, Other
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Hampton Roads
Silver medal
Reviewed: April 27, 2012
View moreIn Virginia Beach, High Schools have Academies attached to their HS. The students zoned for a specific HS go to that HS or they can test or apply to go to a different HS and be in their Academy.
Schools with Academies are:
1)OCEANLAKES HS- Math Science Advanced Academy – students must test to get in
2) PRINCESS ANNE HS- International Baccalaureate (IB) Advanced Academy- students must test to get in
3)FIRST COLONIAL HS- Legal Studies Academy- students accepted by application
4)BAYSIDE HS- Health Science Academy- students accepted by application
5)SALEM HS- Performing Arts Academy- students accepted by application
6)TALLWOOD HS- Global Studies Academy- students accepted by application
7)LANDSTOWN HS- Technology Academy- students accepted by application
Schools without Academies are:
1)COX HS- no academy attached to this school
2)KELLAM HS- no academy attached to this school
3)GREEN RUN- no academy attached to this school
4)KEMPSVILLE HS- no academy attached to this school
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LagoMar | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1 mi | |
| 2 | Fieldstone Glen | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.2 mi | |
| 3 | Red Mill Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.5 mi | |
| 4 | The Crossings at Red Mill | Apartment Complex | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 5 | Hunt Club Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.4 mi | |
| 6 | Princess Anne Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 7 | Sherwood Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 8 | Castleton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 9 | Lincoln Military Housing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | virginia beach | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 10 | Croatan | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 11 | Salt Marsh Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 12 | Lands End | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 13 | Shadowlawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 14 | Christopher Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 15 | Landstown Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Lakes | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.4 mi | |
| 2 | Dam Neck Beach | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.4 mi | |
| 3 | Red Mill Farm | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 4 | Red Mill | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 5 | LagoMar | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.9 mi | |
| 6 | Sandbridge Beach | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.3 mi | |
| 7 | Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 8 | Landstown area | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 9 | Pungo | Virginia Beach | VA | 4 mi | |
| 10 | Rudee's Inlet | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 1.4 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 3.8 mi. |
| Fort Story | 10.6 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 13.6 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 17.9 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 18.8 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 20.3 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 21.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 22.3 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 24.3 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 25.7 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 30 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 37 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 41.5 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 42.4 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 46.3 mi. |
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