Glasgow High School, located in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, is one of the three traditional public high schools in Christina School District. GHS serves portions of Glasgow, Bear, Newark, and Wilmington.
Serving 907 students in grades 9-12, Glasgow High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glasgow High School's student population of 907 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
907 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glasgow High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glasgow High School is 0.68, 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
#184 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
45%
31%
White
16%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)75%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glasgow High School's ranking?
Glasgow High School is ranked #184 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Glasgow High School often compared to?
Glasgow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glasgow High School?
The graduation rate of Glasgow High School is 75%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Glasgow High School?
907 students attend Glasgow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Glasgow High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glasgow High School?
Glasgow High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glasgow High School offer ?
Glasgow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glasgow High School part of?
Glasgow High School is part of Christina School District.
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