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Giles High School

Public | 8-12 | 667 students

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Posted January 26, 2006

I attended Giles High School for three years and graduated from there as well. My previous school experience was spent at Christiansburg High School, which is also in the area. While I was very reluctant to change schools as a rising sophomore, I soon realized that Giles, while far smaller and culturally different from Christiansburg, had much to offer. I became involved in many extracurricular activities, achieved leadership positions in several, and became close to several teachers. While Giles is a very small school, it is very clean, efficient, and well-supervised. A renovation in 2000-2001 gave it new facilities. The sports program is good, as the varsity football team was State Champion in 2005. I am so glad I attended Giles, and I would strongly recommend it to any parent or new student.
—Submitted by Aislynn Ribbe, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
79%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students82%
Female students91%
Male students72%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

English: Writing

All Students83%
Female students92%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female students63%
Male students46%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%

Science

All Students93%
Female students92%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
89%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
90%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students64%
Female students67%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

All Students58%
Female students62%
Male students52%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students57%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant58%

Biology

All Students92%
Female students92%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

Chemistry

All Students94%
Female students89%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Earth Science

All Students94%
Female students91%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students90%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students93%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

Geometry

All Students65%
Female students73%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students65%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Virginia and United States History

All Students83%
Female students76%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students80%
Female students76%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant80%

World History II

All Students84%
Female students79%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 57%
Black 3% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Phone: (540) 921-1711

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