GEORGE WYTHE HIGH SCHOOL
George Wythe High is a public high school that is part of the Wythe County Public Schools school district, located in Wytheville, VA with about 441 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 25 teachers, George Wythe High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 at 1 Maroon Way in Wytheville, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the Wythe County Public Schools district. As the home of the "Maroons," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic achievement and extracurricular participation. The facility functions as a hub for secondary education in the area, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, George Wythe High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and community tradition, which is a hallmark of the Wytheville area. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage student leadership and engagement. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to uphold the values of its namesake, George Wythe—a Founding Father and educator—by promoting civic responsibility and academic excellence among its student body.
For more information, contact George Wythe High at (276) 228-3157 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3157
GEORGE WYTHE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Wytheville, VA with about 441 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wythe County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 25.74
- 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 441 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE WYTHE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.1%
- Black or African American
- 11.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.