Virgil Grissom High School

School District of Huntsville City

Huntsville, Alabama

1,974 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(256)428-8000 School Website

Best ACT in Alabama High Schools

1,974

Students

21:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,210

A-

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

A-

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

A+

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

31%

C+

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

B-

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

94%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

45%

B-

Average

Math Proficiency

31%

C+

Below Avg

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Virgil Grissom High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

After Virgil Grissom High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

Auburn University

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

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University of Alabama - Birmingham

University of North Alabama

Calhoun Community College

Troy University

Mississippi State University

Popular Majors

Psychology

Business

Nursing

Biology

Pre-Medicine Studies

Mechanical Engineering

Forensic Science and Technology

Computer Science

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School Details

Address

1001 Haysland Road, Huntsville, AL 35802

Phone

(256)428-8000

Website

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District

Huntsville City

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