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
1,212 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Whitney Cataldo
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
93%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
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
24
AP Pass Rate
91.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

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%
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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 278 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 250 Students
Virginia Tech 249 Students
University of Virginia 243 Students
William & Mary 184 Students
George Mason University 183 Students
Old Dominion University 182 Students
Christopher Newport University 168 Students
Virginia Peninsula Community College 79 Students
University of Richmond 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 100 Students
Psychology 88 Students
Business 73 Students
Nursing 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 40 Students
Engineering 34 Students
Pre-Law Studies 31 Students
Criminology 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 274 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/15/2024
I came in as a military kid and I was welcomed immediately. It had been nice I have never felt unsafe
5.0 Senior
6/28/2023
I just graduated recently as class of 23' and I must say the staff and environment is amazing. I loved every moment I was there and made plenty of friendships that could last me a lifetime. The teachers there care about you and not just teach you and I love that. Some of the teachers I have connected with have treated me like I'm their own son in a sort of way.
4.0 Senior
11/29/2022
I think Grafton offers a very inclusive environment, where you really do get out what you put in. I think one thing that makes Grafton (and the rest of the county) stand out is their connection to external programs. For example, I am in the Governor's School for Science and Technology, but there are also options for those interested in trades, dentistry, physical therapy, or other careers.
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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