Virgil Grissom High School
#8
Best ACT in Alabama High Schools
1,974
Students
21:1
S:T Ratio
School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance1,210
A-
26
A-
25
A+
31%
C+
21:1
B-
94%
A+
45%
B-
31%
C+
This Week at Virgil Grissom – August 17, 2026
255 students practicing on Varsity Tutors
Academic Resources
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Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Virgil Grissom High School.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
August 22, 2026
SAT — National
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
September 1, 2026
SAT — National
State Assessments
January 19, 2027 – March 12, 2027
WIDA ACCESS — Online
January 19, 2027 – March 12, 2027
WIDA Alternate ACCESS
March 1, 2027 – April 2, 2027
ACAP Alternate
March 9, 2027 – April 16, 2027
ACT with Writing
March 15, 2027 – April 23, 2027
ACAP Summative
After Virgil Grissom High
Where graduates go and what they studyAuburn University
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The University of Alabama
University of Alabama - Birmingham
University of North Alabama
Calhoun Community College
Troy University
Mississippi State University
Psychology
Business
Nursing
Biology
Pre-Medicine Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Forensic Science and Technology
Computer Science
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