GEORGE WYTHE HIGH

462 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

462

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WYTHE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	12
Black	46
Asian	5
Two or More	9

White
390 (84.4 %)
Black
46 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.6 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Wythe County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)228-3157
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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 9 112

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 124

Grade 12 103