Enrollment
507
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gretna, VA
Gretna High
Federal NCES profile for Gretna High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510294001218
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretna High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretna High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gretna, VA.
School address
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510294001218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gretna High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gretna High
Gretna High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Gretna, Virginia, enrolling 507 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 315 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 507 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students) and Twin Springs Elementary (618 students) alongside Gretna High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gretna High compares
Gretna High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Gretna High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsylvania County Public Schools, which includes Gretna High.
$12,616
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 62.5%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gretna High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tunstall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dan River High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gretna High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gretna High
How many students attend Gretna High?
Gretna High has 507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gretna, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretna High is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gretna High?
80.0% of students at Gretna High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gretna High?
The largest demographic group at Gretna High is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Gretna, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretna High?
Gretna High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gretna High rank among public schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gretna, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gretna on the city page.
Is Gretna High a good school?
Gretna High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Gretna High, Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students), Twin Springs Elementary (618 students), and Tunstall Middle (609 students). See the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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