George Wythe High

421 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Wythe High School, located at 1 Maroon Way in Wytheville, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the Wythe County Public Schools district. As the home of the "Maroons," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic achievement and extracurricular participation. The facility functions as a hub for secondary education in the area, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, George Wythe High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and community tradition, which is a hallmark of the Wytheville area. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage student leadership and engagement. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to uphold the values of its namesake, George Wythe—a Founding Father and educator—by promoting civic responsibility and academic excellence among its student body.

421

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Wythe High
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	15
Black	31
Asian	1
Two or More	21

White
353 (83.8%)
Black
31 (7.4%)
Two or More
21 (5.0%)
Hispanic
15 (3.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Wythe County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)228-3157
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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 9 120

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 106