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Virgil Grissom High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1001 Haysland Rd SW,
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr B Thomas Drake
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
B
B+
B-
B-
B
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
62%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
41.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
23.6%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
460:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
57%
Hispanic
17.5%
Black
15.1%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<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.
Auburn University
380 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
331 Students
The University of Alabama
330 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham
319 Students
University of North Alabama
203 Students
Calhoun Community College
158 Students
Troy University
140 Students
Mississippi State University
117 Students
University of South Alabama
110 Students
Jacksonville State University
107 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
108 Students
Business
102 Students
Nursing
97 Students
Biology
54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
48 Students
Mechanical Engineering
42 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
39 Students
Computer Science
36 Students
Chemistry
32 Students
Physical Therapy
32 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/5/2025
I had a good and normal time, it seems like a good school to me, I have never seen any kind of bullying or anything like that, everyone is very into their own thing, it was easy for me to make friends and the school has good classes.
10/24/2024
Grissom High School has nice facilities for it is fairly newly built. The teachers could care a little more though. The food in not good.
3/23/2024
I went to Grissom from freshmen to senior year and graduated from Grissom. 50% of my time there was during COVID and I believe Grissom did the best for the problems and challenges that came from COVID. The theater, choir, and band departments still worked to make sure that fine art students still had something to look forward to that wasn't more online classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/19/2024
I am a current Junior at Grissom High School and I can definitely tell you without bias that it is the best high school in the area. In spite of multiple reviews, so long as you try to learn teachers will do everything in their power to put you on the right path. As a student who’s taken all sorts o...
8/30/2022
Only thing good going for them is a new building.
6/29/2021
Both my kids graduated from Grissom , and went on to college . The teachers did everything they could to prepare them for college . So happy we made the choice of Grissom high school . Parents should ask about the programs they have that no other high schools have in Huntsville and Madison , Also ho...
4/15/2021
A very diverse campus that affords all students the opportunity for growth, both personally and academically.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$88K - $865K
Homes For Sale
62
Average Home Value
$331,326
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
63%
Average Household Income
$75,885
% of College Grads
43.2%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,338 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,295 - $1,780 per month
- Cottages at Oak Grove Dairy
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 781+ Sq Ft
- 7 Dairy Creek Rd SW
- Huntsville, AL
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Additional Schools in the Area
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
John Hunt Park
Fern Bell Park
Jones Farm Park
Bell Mountain Park
Kent Robertson Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
West Huntsville
Eclectic mix of housing and creative venues attract artists and young professional
Virgil Grissom High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Huntsville, AL and is served by the Huntsville City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,885 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Virgil Grissom High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $331,326. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whitesburg Christian Academy, Whitesburg Middle School, Mt. Gap Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Huntsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Virgil Grissom High School.