Virgil Grissom High School, AL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How Virgil Grissom High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score71
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Virgil Grissom High School
1,803Students
100%Low-Income Students
102Teachers
18 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 27% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 23% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 24% | 17% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 18% | 33% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 7% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 5% | 2% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Virgil Grissom High School
58%Math Proficiency
58%Reading Proficiency
58%Average Proficiency
93%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60% | 47% | 50% |
| Male | 54% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 58% | 40% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 58% | 59% |
| Black | 30% | 33% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 55% | 54% |
| Other | 70% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 37% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 40% | 35% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 24% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Virgil Grissom High School
80%Overall Rate
67%Low-Income
50%Limited English
44%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 62% | 69% |
| Black | 72% | 77% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 86% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 57% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Virgil Grissom High School, AL
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Virgil Grissom High School, AL
Whitesburg Christian Academy
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Willowbrook Weekday Early Education Program
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