Enrollment
608
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210222000461
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 59/100 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
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glasgow High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glasgow High School
Glasgow High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 608 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 608 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 608 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Glasgow's high schools, it stands alongside Barren County High School (1,220 students): Glasgow High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 14.5:1).
Glasgow Independent also operates Highland Elementary School (618 students) and Glasgow Middle School (545 students) alongside Glasgow High School.
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 Glasgow High School compares
Glasgow High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glasgow Independent, which includes Glasgow High School.
$12,490
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 54.7%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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 59/100 (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 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.
Is Glasgow High School a good school?
Glasgow High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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