Goal 3: Social-Emotional Development

All students will benefit from an educational experience that fosters their social and emotional development.

Table 10: School Climate

Group Percentage of Students Reporting
the School is a Safe and Orderly
Place to Learn
Percentage of Students Reporting
the School is a Welcoming
Place to Learn
School Division School Division
All Students 62.2% 85.7% 56.9% 82.9%
African American 74.3% 85.3% 61.8% 82.6%
Asian 68.4% 90.7% 47.4% 89.4%
Caucasian 58.3% 86.0% 50.5% 83.0%
Hispanic 53.1% 82.3% 63.3% 79.5%
Multiracial 59.6% 86.4% 59.6% 82.9%
African American Males 67.6% 85.8% 64.7% 84.5%

Survey only administered to students in grades 5, 8, and 12. Subgroups with less than 10 students (<) are not reported.

Table 11: Student Participation

Group Percentage of Students Reporting
Participation in Extracurricular
Activities, Clubs, or Athletics
Percentage of Students Reporting
Participation in Community Service
School Division School Division
All Students 69.0% 67.7% 69.6% 42.5%
African American 82.9% 63.9% 71.0% 41.8%
Asian 52.6% 68.8% 68.4% 46.3%
Caucasian 67.0% 68.9% 66.7% 42.0%
Hispanic 69.4% 65.4% 66.7% 42.3%
Multiracial 61.8% 70.6% 75.4% 44.1%
African American Males 73.5% 61.7% 57.6% 39.2%

Survey only administered to students in grades 5, 8, and 12. Subgroups with less than 10 students (<) are not reported.

Goal 4: Culture of Growth and Excellence

Virginia Beach City Public Schools will be defined by a culture of growth and excellence for students, staff, parents, and the community.

Partners and Volunteers

The Partners in Education and Volunteers in Education programs support collaborative efforts between schools and the community that promote academic success and personal growth for the division's students. Community partners from businesses, military commands, faith-based groups, and civic organizations and volunteers from the community work with schools to design innovative educational opportunities to meet the unique needs of students and schools

Number of Participating Partners and Volunteers

School Division
222 31146