Grafton High School

Grafton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
403 Grafton Dr,  Yorktown, VA
York County School Division
3.8
3.8
1,229 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Whitney Cataldo
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
93%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
329
Full Time Teachers
329
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
91.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
285:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
White
57.1%
Two or more races
12.5%
Hispanic
10.9%
Black
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 282 Students
Virginia Tech 259 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 254 Students
University of Virginia 249 Students
William & Mary 192 Students
George Mason University 179 Students
Old Dominion University 176 Students
Christopher Newport University 176 Students
Virginia Peninsula Community College 83 Students
Longwood University 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 111 Students
Psychology 88 Students
Business 80 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 45 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Pre-Law Studies 32 Students
Criminology 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 282 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/10/2025
The first year I came here which was in 9th grade I only had two teacher that I was comfortable with because they were the only ones that didn't look at my race. They showed me around and I was able to ask them anything. The worst time I have always had is that many teachers are racists towards me, but it isn't all of them. Feeling like that isn't good because I was making a change in my life from switching to a school that I did not know anyone. They need to work on how to be the same to each kid and don't look at them and classify them as they did.
4.0 Sophomore
9/26/2024
Grafton has been a really good school so far. It has tons of opportunities and things to do while maintaining a safe environment with good staff.
4.0 Senior
7/18/2024
Grafton is a strong tight knit school that allows opportunities for everyone and always has something that one may be interested in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/16/2023
Both my kids attend currently. The staff is communicative, the administration seems to really care. The schools is safe and well maintained.
1.0 parent
8/16/2022
Awful. My kid was thriving before this place. They are so clickish and bratty here. These kids act like they live in the Hamptons for NO reason. Two cheerleaders (the ones that are part of representing the school) actually made a bullying video about kids in the school. The media got their hands on...
3.0 parent
6/6/2022
This is considered to be one of the best schools in the area. The pros of this school are wonderful, knowledgeable and caring teachers. The biggest con for this school are the counselors: do not count on them to actually help or advise your child, or to give you and your child the correct informatio...
5.0 parent
6/16/2021
All around better schools than the surrounding areas.

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Grafton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yorktown, VA and is served by the York County School Division in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,229 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 93% are proficient in reading. Grafton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $468,995. Discover additional schools in the area, like York High School, Grafton Middle School, Tabb Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Yorktown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Grafton High School.

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