Glasgow High School
Tel:
(270) 651-8801
- Glasgow High School serves 630 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Glasgow High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Glasgow High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Glasgow High School's student population of 630 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 630 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Glasgow High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Glasgow High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #510 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 15% | 10% |
| White | 69% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glasgow Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Glasgow High School is Bavel (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Glasgow Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glasgow Glasgow Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 480 students
0.2 miles
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256 0.2 6-8 480 - Glasgow Highland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 679 students
0.3 miles
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432 0.3 PK-5 679 - Glasgow Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow Vocational School
1.3 miles
129 State Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-5673 1.3 n/a n/a - Glasgow Eastern Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 394 students
1.4 miles
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722 1.4 PK-6 394 - Glasgow North Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 561 students
1.4 miles
2002 North Jackson Highway
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300 1.4 PK-6 561
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