Glenvar High School

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Glenvar High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Corie Franklin
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

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
3.55
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
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
55%
Female
45%
White
86.8%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
2.7%
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 103 Students
James Madison University 99 Students
Radford University 91 Students
Virginia Western Community College 67 Students
University of Virginia 65 Students
Roanoke College 64 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 53 Students
Liberty University 47 Students
George Mason University 40 Students
William & Mary 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 39 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Biology 26 Students
Business 22 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Chemistry 11 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Accounting 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 92 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.
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.
4.0 Alum
8/30/2024
Glenvar was a great community school. It was truly a school that felt like family. regardless of it's downfalls it truly is a great school that prepared me wonderfully!
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 620 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Glenvar High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenvar Middle School, Glenvar Elementary School, Fort Lewis Elementary School, 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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