Enrollment
2,024
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Leander, TX
Glenn H S
Federal NCES profile for Glenn H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482703013500
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenn H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenn H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Leander, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
140.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenn H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenn H S
Glenn H S is a large high school in Leander, Texas, enrolling 2,024 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,024 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #158, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 43 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students) and Vandegrift H S (2,437 students) alongside Glenn H S.
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 Glenn H S compares
Glenn H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,024 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
2,024
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$10,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
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 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Asian 8.7%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Glenn H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Glenn H S.
$10,641
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 Glenn H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenn H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,024 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenn H S
How many students attend Glenn H S?
Glenn H S has 2,024 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leander, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenn H S is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 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 Glenn H S?
23.2% of students at Glenn H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenn H S?
The largest demographic group at Glenn H S is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenn H S?
Glenn H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Glenn H S rank among high schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Leander on the city page.
Is Glenn H S a good school?
Glenn H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Leander Isd?
Besides Glenn H S, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.
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