Hampton Roads Virginia Real Estate: Virginia: Portsmouth

The Class of 2009 in Portsmouth received recognition that school officials would probably prefer to not see; they had the 2nd highest dropout rate in the State of Virginia.

The City had a 20.1% drop out rate.  That is almost 3 times the State average of 7.9%.

In more promising news, the Portsmouth City Public Schools are all now fully accredited by the State.  Also, the on-time graduation rate has continued to increase.

All of the Hampton Roads area school districts have at least one high school that has dropout rates higher than  the State average.  Virginia Beach City still has the lowest in the area at 6%, followed by Chesapeake.  Suffolk and Norfolk both have dropout rates higher than the state average.

Portsmouth School officials say that reducing the number of required electives will help curb the dropout rate.  Really?  Seems to me that with over a fifth of the system's students dropping out, more serious measures need to be put into place.  High dropout rates correlate with higher crime rates and lower community incomes.  Students who dropout will cost the City more in services over the long term.  

 

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Welcome to 3308 Brighton St. in the convenient Westhaven area of Portsmouth. This cape cod features lots of "new", including: new roof, new hvac, new hot water heater, new windows, new carpet new kitchen and much more! Seler will pay all of buyer's closing costs.	Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Parking Spaces: 1 Square Feet: 1400 Lot Size: 5663 Year Built: 1941 Floors: 2 MLS #: 0920516
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Beautifully renovated colonial home in historic Port Norfolk. This spacious home features 5 bedrooms, with both upstairs and downstairs master bedrooms. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the foyer, dining room and living room. Brand new kitchen with upgraded appliances and separate eat-in area. Screened in porch in rear and wrap-around porch in front.	Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3.5 Parking Spaces: 2 Square Feet: 1900 Lot Size: .13 Year Built: 1910 Floors: 2 MLS #: 0911735
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Adorable & affordable Ranch on large corner lot on dead end street. New carpet & fresh paint throughout. Updated kitchen & bathroom. Newer HVAC/Gas Pack. Large, covered front porch.	Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Parking Spaces: 2 Square Feet: 1150 Lot Size: .17 Year Built: 1953 Floors: 1 MLS #: 0846451
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Contact Tina Merritt, Realtor®, GRI, ePRO, QSC, ASR, AHWD, Long and Foster Real Estate. Licensed Realtor® in Virginia and North Carolina at 757-287-6338 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Hampton Roads Virginia:  Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Isle of Wight County or Northeast North Carolina. I am accepting referrals.

Call me today at 757.287.6338 or Toll Free 800.941.3333. Contact me by email if you prefer by clicking on "email me" on the right side of this page under my profile.

To view all of the homes for sale in Hampton Roads, Click Here and then click on Search For Homes. I know Hampton Roads and will help you get your home Sold if you need to Sell your home and help you buy your Hampton Roads Home; contact me today.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is supplied by several sources and is subject to change without notice. Tina Merritt and the Blog www.tinainvirginia.com do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for it's accuracy, and provide said information without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Entries on the Blog, www.tinainvirginia.com represent the opinions and ideas of the author(s).

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Adorable & affordable Ranch home located in convenient area close to shipyard & Old Towne. New carpet & fresh paint throughout. New gas pack, replacement windows, remodeled kitchen & bathroom & more. Seller will pay all of buyer's closing costs plus provide a home warranty with seller-approved lender and closing agent!	Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Parking Spaces: 2 Square Feet: 1300 Year Built: 1953 Floors: 1 MLS #: 0845750
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Click to view map: 816 Garfield St. Portsmouth VA 23704
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Contact Tina Merritt, Realtor®, GRI, ePRO, QSC, ASR, AHWD, Long and Foster Real Estate. Licensed Realtor® in Virginia and North Carolina at 757-287-6338 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Hampton Roads Virginia: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Isle of Wight County or Northeast North Carolina. I am accepting referrals.

Call me today at 757.287.6338 or Toll Free 800.941.3333. Contact me by email if you prefer by clicking on "email me" on the right side of this page under my profile.

To view all of the homes for sale in Hampton Roads, Click Here and then click on Search For Homes. I know Hampton Roads and will help you get your home Sold if you need to Sell your home and help you buy your Hampton Roads Home; contact me today.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is supplied by several sources and is subject to change without notice. Tina Merritt and the Blog www.tinainvirginia.com do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for it's accuracy, and provide said information without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Entries on the Blog, www.tinainvirginia.com represent the opinions and ideas of the author(s).

If you are listing your home as a short sale in Hampton Roads, Virginia (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Isle of Wight County or Northeast North Carolina) make sure you hire an agent who knows how to do short sales and has the experience to get the job done. We are doing successful short sale packages. Call us at 757-287-6338 to find out more about Hampton Roads, Virginia and Virginia Beach area short sales.

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Need a garage to go with that house? This home features a large, detached garage + workshop with electricity and built-ins! Situated on a quiet, well kept street, this 2 story, 4 bedroom home has hardwood floors throughout, a large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and loads of charm! New windows throughout.	Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Parking Spaces: 2 Square Feet: 1752 Lot Size: 8276 Year Built: 1930 Floors: 2 MLS #: 0820198
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Click to view map: 414 Rockbridge Rd. Portsmouth VA 23707
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Contact Tina Merritt, Realtor®, GRI, ePRO, QSC, ASR, AHWD, Long and Foster Real Estate. Licensed Realtor® in Virginia and North Carolina at 757-287-6338 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Hampton Roads Virginia: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Isle of Wight County or Northeast North Carolina. I am accepting referrals.

Call me today at 757.287.6338 or Toll Free 800.941.3333. Contact me by email if you prefer by clicking on "email me" on the right side of this page under my profile.

To view all of the homes for sale in Hampton Roads, Click Here and then click on Search For Homes. I know Hampton Roads and will help you get your home Sold if you need to Sell your home and help you buy your Hampton Roads Home; contact me today.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is supplied by several sources and is subject to change without notice. Tina Merritt and the Blog www.tinainvirginia.com do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for it's accuracy, and provide said information without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Entries on the Blog, www.tinainvirginia.com represent the opinions and ideas of the author(s).

If you are listing your home as a short sale in Hampton Roads, Virginia (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Isle of Wight County or Northeast North Carolina) make sure you hire an agent who knows how to do short sales and has the experience to get the job done. We are doing successful short sale packages. Call us at 757-287-6338 to find out more about Hampton Roads, Virginia and Virginia Beach area short sales.

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