GILES HIGH

Giles County Public Schools
1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
656 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Giles High School, located in Pearisburg, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the Giles County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural mountain setting, the school provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes academic growth, preparing its students for post-secondary success through a variety of core subjects, elective pathways, and vocational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Giles High School maintains an active extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These programs are designed to foster school spirit and develop well-rounded individuals by encouraging teamwork, leadership, and community involvement. With a commitment to the success of its student body, the school operates as a vital resource for families in the Pearisburg area, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional academic standards and the evolving needs of the modern workforce.
656
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    552 (84.1 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    25 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    20 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.5 %)
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: Giles County Public Schools
Phone: (540)921-1711
Website: http://ghs.gilesk12.org/
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 354
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 8 218
Grade 9 114
Grade 10 101
Grade 11 122
Grade 12 101
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NARROWS HIGH
Giles County Public Schools
411 Students
1 Green Wave Lane
Narrows, VA 24124 (5.5 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th