Glenvar High School

Glenvar High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4549 Malus Dr,  Salem, VA
Roanoke County Public Schools
3.9
3.8
621 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Corie Franklin
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
47.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
210:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
88.5%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
2.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
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.
Virginia Tech 100 Students
James Madison University 96 Students
Radford University 89 Students
Virginia Western Community College 67 Students
Roanoke College 66 Students
University of Virginia 64 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 55 Students
Liberty University 49 Students
George Mason University 35 Students
William & Mary 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 38 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Biology 25 Students
Business 23 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Education 10 Students
Accounting 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 101 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/25/2025
I enjoy High School and my friends. I enjoy my classes and my teachers. I've enjoyed my time in High School especially playing Softball.
5.0 Parent
12/27/2024
Amazing experience for our daughter. Strong teacher connections and great peer connections. Great communication. Strong sports team with amazing school spirit and team interaction.
4.0 Junior
11/13/2024
I have went to Glenvar High School for three years now and so far it has been a great experience. It offers plenty of AP courses, fun clubs, and a wide variety of sports to choose from.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/5/2016
The Principal is involved and the teachers care about the children. My daughter was a transfer student and did wonderful at Glenvar Middle.
4.0 parent
9/26/2010
My daughter is a student at GHS, and I am very pleased overall with the quality of education she is receiving, as well as the environment at the school. To my mind, the school performs well because of PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT and evenly applied and appropriate disciplinary action on the part of school a...
4.0 student
4/5/2010
It was my first school after coming to US. Great teachers and always for help when needed. Good staff and given me well guidance for choosing other school.
1.0 student
5/21/2008

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Glenvar High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salem, VA and is served by the Roanoke County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 621 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Glenvar High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like HopeTree Academy, North Cross School, Rivermont School - Roanoke, and more. Learn more about what Salem has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glenvar High School.

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