Serving 1,980 students in grades 9-12, Granby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,980 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Granby High serves the northwest section of Norfolk, VA, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granby High School's student population of 1,980 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,980 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Granby High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granby High School is 0.66, 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
#1134 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
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
80%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold, Silver
School Mascot
Comet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granby High School's ranking?
Granby High School is ranked #1134 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Granby High School often compared to?
Granby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norview High School, Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Booker T Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granby High School?
The graduation rate of Granby High School is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Granby High School?
1,980 students attend Granby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Granby High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granby High School?
Granby High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Granby High School offer ?
Granby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Granby High School part of?
Granby High School is part of Norfolk City School District.
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