Enrollment
1,220
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510234000956
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E.C. Glass High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at E.C. Glass High
E.C. Glass High is a high-poverty, large high school in Lynchburg, Virginia, enrolling 1,220 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.4% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,220 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 258 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,220 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lynchburg's high schools, it stands alongside Heritage High (1,113 students): E.C. Glass High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 16.9:1).
Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates Heritage High (1,113 students) and Sandusky Middle (583 students) alongside E.C. Glass High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E.C. Glass High compares
E.C. Glass High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynchburg City Public Schools, which includes E.C. Glass High.
$15,211
Per student
+4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is E.C. Glass High a good school?
E.C. Glass High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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