Serving 612 students in grades 9-12, Glasgow High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glasgow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Glasgow High School's student population of 612 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glasgow High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glasgow High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
9%
11%
White
59%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glasgow High School's ranking?
Glasgow High School is ranked #581 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Glasgow High School often compared to?
Glasgow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barren County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glasgow High School?
The graduation rate of Glasgow High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Glasgow High School?
612 students attend Glasgow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Glasgow High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glasgow High School?
Glasgow High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glasgow High School offer ?
Glasgow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glasgow High School part of?
Glasgow High School is part of Glasgow Independent School District.
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