Serving 1,359 students in grades 9-12, E.c. Glass High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E.c. Glass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
E.c. Glass High School's student population of 1,359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E.c. Glass High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.c. Glass High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
47%
22%
White
40%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.c. Glass High School's ranking?
E.c. Glass High School is ranked #753 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are E.c. Glass High School often compared to?
E.c. Glass High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of E.c. Glass High School?
The graduation rate of E.c. Glass High School is 83%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend E.c. Glass High School?
1,359 students attend E.c. Glass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of E.c. Glass High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E.c. Glass High School?
E.c. Glass High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does E.c. Glass High School offer ?
E.c. Glass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E.c. Glass High School part of?
E.c. Glass High School is part of Lynchburg City PBLC Schs School District.
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