GRUNDY HIGH

ghs.bcpsk12.com/

355 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grundy High School, located at 1300 Golden Wave Drive in Grundy, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the community within Buchanan County. Known by their mascot, the "Golden Wave," the school offers a standard secondary curriculum focused on preparing students for college and career readiness. As a vital part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system, the institution emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and community pride, acting as a hub for student development in the region.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of southwestern Virginia, often serving as a focal point for local athletic and academic events. With its dedicated website (ghs.buc.k12.va.us), the administration provides students and parents with essential resources, including school calendars, department information, and updates on district policies. Through its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Grundy High continues to prioritize the educational growth and success of its student body within the unique context of its rural Appalachian setting.

355

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRUNDY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
347 (97.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Buchanan County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)935-2106
Website:	http://ghs.bcpsk12.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
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 93

Grade 10 87

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 83