Dan River High School

Dan River High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 DAN RIVER WILDCAT Cir,  Ringgold, VA
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
3.8
3.5
589 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
37%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
222:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
62.1%
Black
30.5%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#22 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 97 Students
Danville Community College 81 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 78 Students
Old Dominion University 76 Students
Liberty University 74 Students
University of Virginia 72 Students
Radford University 62 Students
Longwood University 55 Students
Virginia Tech 53 Students
Averett University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Business 26 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
Biology 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 91 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/19/2024
While COVID interfered with my freshman year, Dan River high school is one of the better schools in the district. With exceptional sports and extracurricular, i still believe it lacks diversity within its clubs. Our teachers are mostly new, or have been around too long to keep us engaged the way we need to be. Lunch food leaves much to be desired, as well as lacking options.
4.0 Sophomore
12/16/2021
The school is quite nice some things could be corrected but otherwise all is good. Nice classes and mostly nice teachers but even the teachers who aren't nice teach well. Lenient dress code and good lunch.
5.0 Senior
9/14/2021
The atmosphere is great and so are the teachers and students. Teachers work with students individual to make sure you understand what is going on in the classroom
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/21/2015
The new assistant principle suspended my son off of hear say and said he did an investigation but the only investigation he did was believe the teachers word. I am highly upset in the way my son is automatically accused by the teacher. Some type of stereotype that she is doing constantly and nothing...
5.0 student
4/17/2010
I am a student at Dan River High School and I believe the students are the ones that know best how wonderful our school is. Since the renovations have started, the school looks a thousand times better, I can't wait to see the school when its completed. The teachers at Dan River genuinely care about...

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Dan River High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ringgold, VA and is served by the Pittsylvania County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 589 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Dan River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dan River Middle School, Kentuck Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ringgold has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dan River High School.

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