Glen Allen High School, established in 2010, is a public school located in Henrico County, Virginia. The mascot of GAHS is the Jaguar, and the school's current principal is Reginald Davenport.
Serving 1,939 students in grades 9-12, Glen Allen 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,939 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Glen Allen High serves the northwest part of its school district in Glen Allen, VA, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glen Allen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Glen Allen High School's student population of 1,939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,939 students
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glen Allen High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Allen High School is 0.68, 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
#708 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
15%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
18%
21%
White
51%
44%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Teal
School Mascot
The Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Allen High School's ranking?
Glen Allen High School is ranked #708 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Glen Allen High School often compared to?
Glen Allen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deep Run High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glen Allen High School?
The graduation rate of Glen Allen High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Glen Allen High School?
1,939 students attend Glen Allen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Glen Allen High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Allen High School?
Glen Allen High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glen Allen High School offer ?
Glen Allen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glen Allen High School part of?
Glen Allen High School is part of Henrico County School District.
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