Nansemond River High School

Nansemond River High School is a public secondary school in Suffolk, Virginia, United States. It opened in September 1990 and originally consisted of students from three of the four former high schools of Suffolk, John F. Kennedy Middle School, and John Yeates Middle School. Nansemond River opened its doors to approximately 1700 students. The student population swelled to nearly 2000 students in 2003, and in 2004, a new high school, King's Fork, was formed. As a result, Nansemond River's population dropped in the 2004-2005 school year to about 1100 students. However, the following year, the school opened its doors to about 1200 students once again.

Nansemond River High School
Address
3301 Nansemond Parkway

Suffolk
,
Virginia
23434

United States
Coordinates36°48′6.6″N 76°31′5.3″W
Information
School typePublic high school
MottoBuilding for the Future
Founded1990
School districtSuffolk Public Schools
SuperintendentDr. Deran R. Whitney
PrincipalDaniel O'Leary
Teaching staff100.30 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,569 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.64[1]
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)               Red, black and white
Athletics conferenceSoutheastern District
Eastern Region
MascotWarrior
RivalKing's Fork High School
Lakeland High School
Feeder schoolsNorthern Shores Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Florence Bowser Elementary
Driver Elementary
John Yeates Middle School
Col. Fred Cherry Middle School
WebsiteOfficial Site

The current principal is Daniel O'Leary, and the assistant principals, or administrators, are Janice Bibbo, Kimberly Warholak, and Michael Milteer.

Because of rezoning in 2004, the school district is composed of the rapidly suburbanizing Northeastern corner of the city, comprising the neighborhoods of Harbour View, Creekside, and the Yeates area, and other well-established communities such as Pughsville, Huntersville, and Bellville.

Administration

Administrative staff:

  • Daniel O'Leary, Jr., B.S. University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed, principal
  • Janice Bibbo, B.S., M.Ed. Old Dominion University, assistant principal
  • Michael Milteer, B.S., M.Ed., assistant principal
  • Tara Worley, B.S., M.Ed, assistant principal

General school information
  • Grades 9-12
  • Enrollment 2011-2012: 1446
  • Senior class ('11): 321 (September, 2010)
  • Approximate percentage of students continuing education in two or four year colleges or universities: 66% (Class of 2005)
  • Odd/even scheduling
  • Seniors complete senior portfolio in connection with English 12; AP students are exempt from this requirement
  • 85 teachers; 30% hold master's degrees; 4% hold doctorates; average years of experience: 20
  • Student to teacher ratio: 17:1

Grading scale

2014:

A: 100-90
B: 89-80
C: 79-70
D: 69-60
F: Below 59

Athletics and extracurricular activities

Athletics
  • The Warriors compete within the 5A Southeastern District along with Deep Creek, Great Bridge High School, Hickory High School, Indian River High School, Oscar Smith High School, Western Branch High School, and crosstown rivals King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School.
  • The Nansemond River "Warriors" compete in cheerleading, soccer, softball, swimming, football, track & field, cross country, theatre, field hockey, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and wrestling.
  • In 2016, the women's track and field program was #1 in Virginia across all classifications. During the Indoor National Championships, the team won the 4x200 relay.

Extracurricular activities

Nansemond River High School has a wide variety of student activities, including the Nansemond River High School Jazz Band, the Warrior Choir, the International Thespian Society, and JROTC Squad.

There are also many clubs, such as National Beta Club (currently NRHS has the state vice president), Technology Student Association (currently NRHS has the state president and vice president), FBLA, V.O.I.C.E. Club, Key Club, and Anime Club.

References
  1. "Nansemond River High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
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