Gretna High School vs. Chatham High School
Should I attend Gretna High School or Chatham 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
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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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
554 students
616 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#146 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
166
157
Grade 10 Students
126
151
Grade 11 Students
117
164
Grade 12 Students
145
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
31%
27%
% White
65%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%