Granby High School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(757) 451-4110
Granby High School serves 2,010 students in grades 9-12.
Granby High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Granby High School's student population of 2,010 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,010 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 140 teachers |
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School Comparison
Granby High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Granby High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #665 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| Black | 52% | 22% |
| White | 28% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norfolk City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Granby High School is Norview High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Academy For Discovery At Lakewood (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Granby Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Norfolk Granby Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 582 students10
0.2 miles
7101 Newport Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150 0.2 PK-5 582 - Norfolk Suburban Park Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 464 students10
0.5 miles
310 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118 0.5 PK-5 464 - Norfolk Willard Model Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 70%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 521 students10
1.3 miles
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721 1.3 PK-5 521 - Norfolk Academy For Discovery At Lakewood Math: 64% | Reading: 89%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-8 | 807 students10
1.6 miles
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477 1.6 3-8 807 - Norfolk Crossroads School Math: 71% | Reading: 71%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 894 students10
1.6 miles
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050 1.6 PK-8 894
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