Enrollment
1,939
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Glen Allen, VA
Glen Allen High
Federal NCES profile for Glen Allen High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189002837
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Allen High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #15 of 15
- public schools in Glen Allen · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Allen High has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Allen High ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Glen Allen, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189002837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Allen High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Allen High
Glen Allen High is a large high school in Glen Allen, Virginia, enrolling 1,939 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Virginia schools and 26% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,939 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Glen Allen's high schools, it stands alongside Deep Run High (1,992 students): Glen Allen High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 19.5:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen High compares
Glen Allen 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,939
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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 51.0%
African American 18.4%
Asian 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Glen Allen High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Glen Allen High.
$12,658
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 Glen Allen High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermitage High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Allen High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Glen Allen
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 Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,939 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Allen High
How many students attend Glen Allen High?
Glen Allen High has 1,939 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glen Allen, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Allen High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Allen High is 17.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Allen High?
26.1% of students at Glen Allen High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Allen High?
The largest demographic group at Glen Allen High is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Glen Allen, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Allen High?
Glen Allen High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Glen Allen High rank among public schools in Glen Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Allen High ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Glen Allen, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glen Allen on the city page.
Is Glen Allen High a good school?
Glen Allen High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. 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 Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Glen Allen High, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Highland Springs High (1,928 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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