- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189002837
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
Glen Allen High held near 1,913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-93 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.5 → 105.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-93 students YoY 510189002837 · Glen Allen, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,939 enr · 17.5:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Glen Allen High held near 1,913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-93 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.5 → 105.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Glen Allen High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- This school
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- Hermitage High
Hermitage High
1,719 students
What this shows Glen Allen High reports 1,939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Allen High compares
Glen Allen High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,939 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,006 (2022-23) → 1,913 (2023-24), nearly flat (-93).
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 49/100 (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 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.
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.