Grenada High School

Grenada High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1875 Fairground Rd,  Grenada, MS
Grenada School District
3.5
2.4
1,048 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jerald L. Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
61.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
0.8%
Science
70.9%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
356:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
51.3%
White
45.1%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Mississippi State University 324 Students
University of Mississippi 313 Students
Holmes Community College 203 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 178 Students
Delta State University 159 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College 118 Students
Jackson State University 97 Students
Alcorn State University 82 Students
The University of Alabama 77 Students
Mississippi Valley State University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 72 Students
Business 47 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Biology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Physical Therapy 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 136 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/26/2023
It's okay. A lot of weird things happen at my school. Overall they are strict on dress code and attendance.
4.0 Junior
8/22/2022
Very diverse school definitely has pros and cons but it's an overall good school. Most of the teachers are every good and enjoy their jobs and then there are some teachers that just look at it as a job.
5.0 Senior
4/30/2021
Academics are great. The high school have great resources to select from. Grenada high has a lot to choose from. I love it.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 5 Reviews
1.0 other
7/17/2013
GHS is an OKAY school but some teachers have their "favorites" that they show more attention to. Another thing is Dress code. They will send your to In school detention or sometimes send you home if you're out of dresscode. Which is more important? An Education or Uniform? That's really the only rul...
2.0 other
4/22/2011
Well as someone who went through major transitions at this school I am very disappointed in the school officials. I doesn't take long to realize that the "Grenada Band" is more important than academics. Teachers get in trouble if they keep students from going to band in order for them to finish thei...
1.0 parent
12/22/2010
This school district is not focused on the kids education...it's more of a minimum security prison that's focused on behavior modification than on academics. My experiences with the administration left a lot to be desired, and many of the stories my child brings home about the classroom atmosphere a...
5.0 student
2/9/2008

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Grenada High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grenada, MS and is served by the Grenada School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,048 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Grenada 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 3.42, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grenada Voc Complex, Kirk Academy, Grenada Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Grenada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Grenada High School.

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