Narrows High

Giles County Public Schools
1 Green Wave Lane
Narrows, VA 24124
300 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Narrows High School, located in Narrows, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Giles County Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong community identity, often centered around its mascot, the "Green Wave." It provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for post-graduation success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are intended to foster school spirit, leadership skills, and personal growth among the student body. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and community engagement, Narrows High School seeks to create a supportive environment that reflects the values and needs of the small-town setting of Giles County.
300
Total Students
27.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    284 (94.7%)
  • Black
    6 (2.0%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Giles County Public Schools
Phone: (540)726-2384
Website: http://nhs.gilesk12.org/
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 208
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 8 57
Grade 9 59
Grade 10 64
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Giles High
Giles County Public Schools
530 Students
1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134 (5.5 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th