Virgil Grissom High School

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

1,847 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Virgil Grissom High School, located in the southeast Huntsville area, is a prominent public secondary school within the Huntsville City Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and a wide variety of honors-level coursework designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Grissom High School is widely recognized for its strong sense of school spirit and its extensive roster of championship-level athletics and award-winning fine arts programs. The school provides students with a variety of clubs and organizations, encouraging active participation in the community and personal development. By fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, Grissom remains a cornerstone of the Huntsville community, consistently aiming to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the future.

1,847

Total Students

99.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virgil Grissom High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	955
Hispanic	385
Black	321
Asian	57
Two or More	120
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
955 (51.7%)
Hispanic
385 (20.8%)
Black
321 (17.4%)
Two or More
120 (6.5%)
Asian
57 (3.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-8000
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	646
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 482

Grade 10 458

Grade 11 472

Grade 12 435