- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glasgow, KY
Glasgow High School
Federal NCES profile for Glasgow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210222000461
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glasgow High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Glasgow High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glasgow High School ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Glasgow Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210222000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Glasgow High School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 210222000461 · Glasgow, KY High · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 14.5:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (618 students)
Glasgow High School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Glasgow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
618 students
- This school
Glasgow High School
608 students
- Glasgow Middle
Glasgow Middle School
545 students
- South Green El
South Green Elementary School
487 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
- Happy Valley L 10
Happy Valley Learning Center
10 students
What this shows Glasgow High School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glasgow High School compares
Glasgow High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Glasgow High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glasgow Independent reports $13,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glasgow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glasgow Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Green Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glasgow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar high schools in Glasgow
1 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow High School
How many students attend Glasgow High School?
Glasgow High School has 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glasgow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glasgow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glasgow High School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glasgow High School?
52.1% of students at Glasgow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glasgow High School?
The largest demographic group at Glasgow High School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glasgow High School?
Glasgow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Glasgow High School rank among public schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Glasgow High School ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Glasgow, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glasgow on the city page.
What other schools are in Glasgow Independent?
Besides Glasgow High School, Glasgow Independent also operates Highland Elementary School (618 students), Glasgow Middle School (545 students), and South Green Elementary School (487 students). See the Glasgow Independent district page for the complete list.