Gretna High School

Gretna High School is a public high school in Gretna, Virginia. Average attendance is 550 students per year. Between 2008 and 2010, it was renovated along with other Pittsylvania County schools: Tunstall Sr. High School, Dan River High School, and Chatham High School.

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Gretna High School
Location
100 Gretna Hawk Circle
Gretna, Virginia
Coordinates36°56′46″N 79°22′5″W
Information
TypePublic
Established1964
School districtPittsylvania County Public Schools
PrincipalEric Moon
Faculty45.0 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment550 (2023-24)[3]
Student to teacher ratio14.8:1[2]
Color(s)Blue and Gold    
MascotHawk
Team nameGretna Hawks
Websitewww.pcs.k12.va.us/ghs

Gretna High School has won five Virginia football state championships since 2003.[4]

Mission and Vision

Gretna High School is dedicated to preparing the students of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. Gretna's challenging and diverse academic programs will better position students to reach their future goals, whether that be attending an accredited university or becoming a productive member of the work force. Students at GHS can also participate in a wide variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities. The Gretna High School experience lasts a lifetime and has a large impact on a student's overall development. The wonderful opportunities and experiences of GHS put Gretna in a class of its own.

Gretna High School's Vision:

To be recognized as a positive learning community that promotes student success.

Mission Statement:

In order to insure that our school’s mission adequately embodies our purpose as defined by teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders, our mission statement is biennially reviewed and revised as necessary.Our current mission statement is as follows:

Gretna High School’s mission is to provide a safe, pleasant educational environment that promotes learning and personal achievement.

Clubs

Gretna High School has several clubs, including:

  • Beta Club
  • Bible Club
  • French Club
  • Spanish Club
  • Yearbook
  • Science Club
  • Drama Club
  • Table Top Club
  • FBLA
  • FCCLA
  • DECA
  • SCA
  • FFA
  • ACE[5]

Sports

Gretna High School has many sports teams, including:

References
  1. https://ghs.pcs.k12.va.us/about_us/mission_and_vision
  2. "Gretna High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
  3. "Gretna High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  4. "Gretna Football Year-by-Year Results".
  5. Activities. Gretna High School. Retrieved 13 December 2010.



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