GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Gloucester High is a public high school that is part of the Gloucester County Public Schools school district, located in Gloucester, VA with about 1,762 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 104 teachers, Gloucester 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.
Gloucester High School, located at 6680 Short Lane in Gloucester, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Gloucester County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. As a focal point for the local community, the school emphasizes a blend of rigorous core curriculum, elective offerings, and extracurricular programs designed to foster student growth and engagement.
Beyond academics, Gloucester High School maintains an active campus culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school’s digital platform serves as a central hub for students, parents, and faculty to access essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and departmental information. By maintaining strong lines of communication and a focus on both scholastic and personal development, the school aims to cultivate a supportive and productive learning community for all its students.
For more information, contact Gloucester High at (804) 693-2526 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gloucester, VA 23061-9291
(804) 693-2526
GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Gloucester, VA with about 1,762 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gloucester County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,762
- Teachers:
- 104.17
- 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 1,762 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.