Gretna High School
Not to be confused with Gretna High School in Gretna, Nebraska
| Gretna High School | |
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 36°56′46″N 79°22′5″W / 36.94611°N 79.36806°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1964 |
| School district | Pittsylvania County Public Schools |
| Principal | Eric Moon |
| Faculty | 45.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 550 (2023-24)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.8:1[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Hawk |
| Team name | Gretna Hawks |
| Website | www.pcs.k12.va.us/ghs |
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.
Gretna High School has won five Virginia football state championships since 2003.[3]
Mission and Vision[edit]
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[edit]
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[4]
Sports[edit]
Gretna High School has many sports teams, including:
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Gretna High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- ^ "Gretna High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Gretna Football Year-by-Year Results".
- ^ a b Activities. Gretna High School. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
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