- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynchburg, VA
E.C. Glass High
Federal NCES profile for E.C. Glass High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510234000956
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E.C. Glass High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E.C. Glass High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E.C. Glass High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
E.C. Glass High shrank from 1,325 students in 2022-23 to 1,257 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 82.5 → 97.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 510234000956 · Lynchburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,220 enr · 14.9:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High (1,113 students)
E.C. Glass High shrank from 1,325 students in 2022-23 to 1,257 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 82.5 → 97.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
E.C. Glass High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,113 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- Linkhorne Midd
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- Heritage Eleme 448
Heritage Elementary
448 students
What this shows E.C. Glass High reports 1,220 students on the CCD universe file.
How E.C. Glass High compares
E.C. Glass High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,220
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 43.9%
White 38.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, E.C. Glass High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E.C. Glass High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linkhorne Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E.C. Glass High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Lynchburg
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about E.C. Glass High
How many students attend E.C. Glass High?
E.C. Glass High has 1,220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,325 (2022-23) → 1,257 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E.C. Glass High?
The student-teacher ratio at E.C. Glass High is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E.C. Glass High?
92.4% of students at E.C. Glass High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E.C. Glass High?
The largest demographic group at E.C. Glass High is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E.C. Glass High?
E.C. Glass High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E.C. Glass High rank among high schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, E.C. Glass High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides E.C. Glass High, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates Heritage High (1,113 students), Sandusky Middle (583 students), and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation (531 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.