Chatham High School vs. Gretna High School
Should I attend Chatham High School or Gretna High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chatham 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
n/a
Overview
Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Chatham High School ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Gretna High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
616 students
554 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#868 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
157
166
Grade 10 Students
151
126
Grade 11 Students
164
117
Grade 12 Students
144
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
27%
31%
% White
64%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
