Giles High School

Giles High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
1825 Wenonah Ave,  Pearisburg, VA
Giles County Public Schools
3.4
2.7
554 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jason D Mills
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
550
Verbal
600
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
298:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
84.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
3.2%
Native American
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%

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.
Radford University 75 Students
Virginia Tech 64 Students
New River Community College 52 Students
University of Virginia 39 Students
James Madison University 38 Students
Liberty University 37 Students
Concord University 25 Students
William & Mary 19 Students
Old Dominion University 16 Students
Roanoke College 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 21 Students
Biology 16 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Business 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Education 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 8 Students
Radiologic Technician 8 Students
History 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 41 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/6/2024
My Experience over the past five years has been good. The best part was coming to the Tech Center and doing classes there. I am not sure what my worst experience was in school. The school is now starting to make changes, ex. we are building a podcast for us to describe our everyday life and school life
3.0 Senior
10/25/2024
I think Giles High School is in need of more funding, especially in the art, music, and athletics departments. The only sports at GHS that receive sufficient funding are football, baseball, and men's basketball. Other sports deserve to have the same support and funding.
3.0 Senior
4/23/2021
Giles High School is an overall good school. It has some great teachers who truly care about each student. It has some good STEM opportunities as well as many good clubs. The diversity and facilities are lacking but those are mainly due to the area it is in.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
4.0 other
5/17/2021
Giles High School is a wonderful place where there are many opportunities. The people are usually very friendly, and the teachers are top-notch. The only reason that this school is not 5 stars in my mind is because I feel that some of the students are not shown everything the school has to offer.
3.0 parent
4/3/2008
1.0 teacher
7/9/2007

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Giles High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Pearisburg, VA and is served by the Giles County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 554 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Giles High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson Christian Academy, Macy McClaugherty Elementary/Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Pearisburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Giles High School.

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