Gloucester High School is an accredited public high school located four miles from Gloucester Courthouse in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. It is operated by Gloucester County Public Schools, a Virginia public school division.
Serving 1,547 students in grades 9-12, Gloucester High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gloucester High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Gloucester, VA, encompassing approximately 288 square miles. Typically, it takes 20-30 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 10.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gloucester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gloucester High School's student population of 1,547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Motto
A place for me to establish roots, be nourished, and grow, as a student and as a person.
School Rankings
Gloucester High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gloucester High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Gold
School Mascot
Dukes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gloucester High School's ranking?
Gloucester High School is ranked #226 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Gloucester High School often compared to?
Gloucester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peasley Middle School, Menchville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gloucester High School?
The graduation rate of Gloucester High School is 87%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Gloucester High School?
1,547 students attend Gloucester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gloucester High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gloucester High School?
Gloucester High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gloucester High School offer ?
Gloucester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gloucester High School part of?
Gloucester High School is part of Gloucester County School District.
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