GILES HIGH SCHOOL
Giles High is a public high school that is part of the Giles County Public Schools school district, located in Pearisburg, VA with about 658 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Giles High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Giles High School, located in Pearisburg, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the Giles County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural mountain setting, the school provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes academic growth, preparing its students for post-secondary success through a variety of core subjects, elective pathways, and vocational opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, Giles High School maintains an active extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These programs are designed to foster school spirit and develop well-rounded individuals by encouraging teamwork, leadership, and community involvement. With a commitment to the success of its student body, the school operates as a vital resource for families in the Pearisburg area, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional academic standards and the evolving needs of the modern workforce.
For more information, contact Giles High at (540) 921-1711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540) 921-1711
http://ghs.gilesk12.org/
GILES HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Pearisburg, VA with about 658 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Giles County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 658
- Teachers:
- 47.16
- 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 658 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GILES HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.