Gretna High

Pittsylvania County Public Schools
100 Gretna Hawk Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
507 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gretna High School, located in Gretna, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. Situated on Gretna Hawk Circle, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular participation. As the home of the "Hawks," the school promotes a strong sense of school spirit and community pride, functioning as a focal point for local events and student life in the region.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Gretna High provides various athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities, allowing students to explore their personal interests and develop leadership skills. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to equip its graduates with the tools necessary to contribute positively to their community and beyond.
507
Total Students
40.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    335 (66.1%)
  • Black
    141 (27.8%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone: (434)630-1800
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 433
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 9 148
Grade 10 142
Grade 11 99
Grade 12 118
Gender Ratio