GLOUCESTER HIGH

Gloucester County Public Schools
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
1,531 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,531
Total Students
107.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,197 (78.2 %)
  • Black
    111 (7.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    106 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    98 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    10 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gloucester County Public Schools
Phone: (804)693-2526
Website: http://gloucester.ghs.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 107.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,009
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 441
Grade 10 397
Grade 11 356
Grade 12 337
Gender Ratio