- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510294001218
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gretna High held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510294001218 · Gretna, VA High · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 13:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunstall High (800 students)
Gretna High held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gretna High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tunstall High
Tunstall High
800 students
- Twin Springs E
Twin Springs Elementary
618 students
- Tunstall Middl
Tunstall Middle
609 students
- Chatham High
Chatham High
609 students
- Dan River High
Dan River High
583 students
- This school
Gretna High
507 students
What this shows Gretna High reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gretna High compares
Gretna High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.