Harrisonburg High School

Harrisonburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1001 Garbers Church Rd,  Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
3.9
3.1
1,993 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Tracy Shaver
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
35
AP Pass Rate
58%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
380:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
53.2%
White
29.6%
Black
10.8%
Two or more races
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Niche Standout 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 564 Students
University of Virginia 351 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 271 Students
Virginia Tech 250 Students
George Mason University 237 Students
Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia 201 Students
Eastern Mennonite University 166 Students
William & Mary 161 Students
Bridgewater College 160 Students
Old Dominion University 158 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 130 Students
Biology 120 Students
Nursing 114 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Engineering 49 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Environmental Science 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 240 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/6/2024
I have had a relatively good experience at this school. They care about student inclusion and try to bring on school spirit. There are both some really good and some fairly bad teachers at this school, but I'm glad I was able to attend. I think that I have gotten a good education here.
4.0 Senior
6/5/2024
I was a good school safe but we got a bomb threatt, gun threat, fights almost every day, but I was fun.
3.0 Junior
6/6/2022
Overall great diversity and clubs. Though coaches could be chosen better in all sports. As well as the school needs more involvement in helping students and players get noticed or known.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/3/2023
The school admin, staff and teachers are trying! But it's a difficult situation, with too many students and not enough space or teachers. I think the culture of the place will change a lot next year, for the better, when the new school opens and relieves the numbers problem some. In spite of it all,...
1.0 student
1/31/2023
As a current student at this school with a brother in the special education class, this school is not the place for students like us. I used to be a straight A student, but the teachers expect you to know everything, the tests can be vague, and the school in general is absolutely crowded. The cafete...
1.0 parent
8/17/2022
Not a good school at all - this school has 2,200 students and no where near enough teachers or room for all these students. Students are subject to bullying, having excessive and unnecessary school work to complete and teachers who don't even teach but expect students to just know the subjects. Stud...
3.0 parent
5/23/2022
I mean for most my first year at this school it was pretty normal and fun. But I feel like I'm not being challenged enough educationally. My goal is for the school to find ways to make the work and assignments more intriguing for the students. Cause you have students' asleep mid class, and they don'...

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Harrisonburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Harrisonburg, VA and is served by the Harrisonburg City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,993 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Harrisonburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harrisonburg Highs. Governor's Stem Academy, Massanutten Technical Center, Rocktown High School, and more. Learn more about what Harrisonburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harrisonburg High School.

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