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Phoebus High School is a public high school located in Hampton, Virginia. Named after the nearby neighborhood and former township of Phoebus, it is the newest of the four high schools in the city. Considered unique for its excellent technology, and Video Media and Design. Originally designed as an "Open-Concept" school, permanent interior walls were minimized
in favor of partitions that could be adjusted depending on building needs. Recent upgrades include interior walls, and a renovation of the gymnasium and theater as well as the main entrances to the school. Phoebus continues to add nationally board certified teachers and several students have earned industry certifications via the CTE department. Mascot:
Phantoms
Colors:
Blue and Gold
School type:
Public high school
Grades:
9–12
Enrollment:
1,401[1] (2007-08)
Founded:
1975
School district:
Hampton City Schools
Communities served:
Phoebus
Buckroe
Anna Lee
Fox Hill
Feeder pattern:
Eaton Fundamental Middle School
Jones Middle School
Spratley Middle School
Demographics:
2004-2005 School Year:
69% Black
28% White
2% Hispanic
1% Other
- Athletics -
Phoebus' athletic teams are known as the Phantoms. Recently, the Phantom varsity football team has gained a significant amount of attention, having won six VHSL State Division 5 Championships in 10 years, including four in five seasons (2001, '02, '06, '08, '09, '10, '11). On December 12, 2009, Phoebus defeated Stone Bridge 15-10 at Scott Stadium, on the campus of the University of Virginia. A year later, they defeated Stone Bridge in a rematch, by a score of 36-17. Among notable college players to graduate from Phoebus are Running Back Elan Lewis and Linebacker Xavier Adibi. Phoebus quarterback (for 08-09 school year), Taj Boyd, was the MVP for the Army Allstars football team. Athletics conferences:
AAA Peninsula District
AAA Eastern Region
Virginia High School League
Rivals:
Hampton High School
Kecoughtan High School
Warwick High School (Honorable Mention)
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