Glenelg High

www2.hcpss.org/ghs/

1,363 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glenelg High School, located in the rural setting of Glenelg, Maryland, is a prominent secondary school within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a traditional high school experience while integrating modern educational standards to prepare students for college and career readiness.

Beyond its core curriculum, Glenelg High is known for fostering a strong school spirit and a supportive environment through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for its student body while providing resources and counseling to ensure individual success. By balancing rigorous academic requirements with a focus on student well-being and community engagement, Glenelg High aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to contribute positively to society.

1,363

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenelg High
Demographic	Student Count
White	805
Hispanic	104
Black	81
Asian	273
Two or More	87
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
805 (59.3%)
Asian
273 (20.1%)
Hispanic
104 (7.7%)
Two or More
87 (6.4%)
Black
81 (6.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-5528
Website:	http://www2.hcpss.org/ghs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 332

Grade 10 332

Grade 11 341

Grade 12 358

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glenelg High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	332
Grade 10	332
Grade 11	341
Grade 12	358

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glenelg High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	665	48.8%
Male	693	50.8%
Not Specified	5	0.4%

High School 9th - 12th