Serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12, E.c. Glass High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E.C. Glass High serves the northern part of Lynchburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.3 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
E.c. Glass High School's student population of 1,220 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,220 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1871
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Keep Climbing
School Rankings
E.c. Glass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.c. Glass High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: 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 #989 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 79%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend E.c. Glass High School?
1,220 students attend E.c. Glass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of E.c. Glass High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E.c. Glass High School part of?
E.c. Glass High School is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is E.c. Glass High School located?
E.c. Glass High School is located in the Westend neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA.
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