Gretna High School is a public high school in Gretna, Virginia. Average attendance is 550 students per year. Between 2008 and 2010, it was renovated along with other Pittsylvania County schools: Tunstall Sr. High School, Dan River High School, and Chatham High School.
Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Gretna High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gretna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gretna High School's student population of 539 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Change the World
School Rankings
Gretna High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gretna High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
31%
22%
White
64%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gretna High School's ranking?
Gretna High School is ranked #581 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Gretna High School often compared to?
Gretna High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham High School, Tunstall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gretna High School?
The graduation rate of Gretna High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gretna High School?
539 students attend Gretna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gretna High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gretna High School?
Gretna High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gretna High School offer ?
Gretna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Gretna High School part of?
Gretna High School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
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