GEORGE WYTHE HIGH SCHOOL

George Wythe High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Richmond City Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 1,180 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 84 teachers, George Wythe 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.

George Wythe High School, located on Crutchfield Street in Richmond, Virginia, is a prominent institution within the Richmond Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student population and has long been a fixture of the Southside community. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a variety of academic programs, including core graduation requirements, elective courses, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement in sports, arts, and student organizations.

In recent years, the school has been the subject of significant local attention and planning regarding its future. As part of a larger effort to modernize educational facilities in Richmond, the district has been working on a multi-year project to replace the aging physical campus with a new, state-of-the-art building. This initiative aims to provide students with updated technology, modern classrooms, and improved athletic facilities, signaling a major investment in the long-term educational infrastructure and academic potential of the George Wythe community.

For more information, contact George Wythe High at (804) 780-5037 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.