Glasgow High School

1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 568 students in grades 9-12, Glasgow High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glasgow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Glasgow High School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Glasgow High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glasgow High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#268 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glasgow High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glasgow High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
8%
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Black
9%
11%
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White
68%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Glasgow High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Glasgow High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glasgow High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glasgow High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glasgow High School's ranking?
Glasgow High School is ranked #268 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Glasgow High School often compared to?
Glasgow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barren County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glasgow High School?
The graduation rate of Glasgow High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Glasgow High School?
568 students attend Glasgow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Glasgow High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glasgow High School?
Glasgow High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glasgow High School offer ?
Glasgow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glasgow High School part of?
Glasgow High School is part of Glasgow Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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