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#924 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 50% in state

Granby High

High School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA

A Norfolk City Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7101 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505

  • Math 65% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 78% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation25%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$16,341
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Granby High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency78%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2017
ELA
83%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
80%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Granby High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,246/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,678

Median home value

$318,600

Median rent

$1,279/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

36.3%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
25% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·106 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norfolk Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–120.4 mi609Compare →
Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–120.4 mi489Compare →
Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.6 mi516Compare →
Norview HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–122.1 mi1,821Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Norfolk City Public Schools

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#11 of 44
District spending per student
$16,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Granby High is listed in Norfolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Granby High

Granby High is a public high school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,850 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Granby High

What grades does Granby High serve?

Granby High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Granby High?

Granby High has an enrollment of approximately 1,850 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Granby High?

The student-teacher ratio at Granby High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Granby High rank in VA?

Granby High ranks #924 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Granby High's MySchoolScout rating?

Granby High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Granby High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Granby High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Granby High a charter school?

No, Granby High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Granby High a Title I school?

No, Granby High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granby High?

98.0% of students at Granby High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,850
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
114
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Norfolk city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 23505)
28,983
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
31.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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