GRUNDY HIGH SCHOOL
Grundy High is a public high school that is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools school district, located in Grundy, VA with about 419 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Grundy High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Grundy High School, located at 1300 Golden Wave Drive in Grundy, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the community within Buchanan County. Known by their mascot, the "Golden Wave," the school offers a standard secondary curriculum focused on preparing students for college and career readiness. As a vital part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system, the institution emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and community pride, acting as a hub for student development in the region.
The school is deeply integrated into the culture of southwestern Virginia, often serving as a focal point for local athletic and academic events. With its dedicated website (ghs.buc.k12.va.us), the administration provides students and parents with essential resources, including school calendars, department information, and updates on district policies. Through its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Grundy High continues to prioritize the educational growth and success of its student body within the unique context of its rural Appalachian setting.
For more information, contact Grundy High at (276) 935-2106 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-2106
http://ghs.buc.k12.va.us/
GRUNDY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Grundy, VA with about 419 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buchanan County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 419
- Teachers:
- 25.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 419 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRUNDY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.