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Ranked 131 of 215 in Alabama
See top schools in HuntsvilleVirgil Grissom High School, which is in Huntsville, Alabama, is known for being one of the best schools and having great academics. It is one of the best public high schools in the Huntsville City Schools district and has about 1,930 students in grades 9–12. The school has about 19 students for every teacher, and its Advanced Placement® program is one of the best in the country, with a 46% participation rate. The campus is home to a diverse group of people, with 45% of students being minorities and 43% being economically disadvantaged. Students are also doing well on the ACT and SAT, with 41% of them being able to read and 30% being able to do math. Virgil Grissom High School is in an area where the average home price is about $345,000. It is one of the best schools because it has strong fine arts and sports programs. It is still a key part of the Huntsville community, getting students ready for success after high school.
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
1885 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
471 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Virgil Grissom High School keeps up its tradition of academic excellence by sending more students than ever to the prestigious Alabama All-State Band and Orchestra. The school's debate and speech team also recently won a multi-state tournament, which qualified several members for the national circuit. The athletic department is also celebrating a great season for the swim and dive teams, during which many athletes set new personal and school records.
Q1. What kinds of academic honors does Grissom High School give out?
Ans. Students in school can get the AP Capstone Diploma, which shows that they are good at research, working with others, and talking to people.
Q2. Does the school give the SAT and ACT tests?
Ans. The SAT and ACT are held at Grissom often, which makes it easy for students to take the tests close to home.
Q3. What kinds of music classes are there?
Ans. The school has nationally recognized band and orchestra programs that give students the chance to perform at a very high level.
Q4. Are there world language classes that focus on one language?
Ans. School kids can learn more about the world by choosing from a number of languages, such as Mandarin and German.
Q5. How does the school help students who are interested in STEM?
Ans. Students at school can take a lot of math and science classes, which lets them learn about advanced calculus and physics.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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