Glassboro High School

560 Joseph L Bowe Blvd
Glassboro, NJ 08028

www.gpsd.us/Domain/41

561 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Glassboro High School, located on Joseph L. Bowe Boulevard in Glassboro, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Glassboro Public School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded individuals through its various educational programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Glassboro High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student-led organizations. These programs are intended to promote school spirit, leadership, and community engagement among the student body. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal enrichment, Glassboro High School aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills and values necessary to navigate the challenges of a globalized society while remaining connected to their local community.

561

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glassboro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	152
Black	179
Asian	17
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

Black
179 (32.0%)
White
161 (28.7%)
Hispanic
152 (27.1%)
Two or More
50 (8.9%)
Asian
17 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Glassboro School District
Phone:	(856)652-2700
Website:	http://www.gpsd.us/Domain/41
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 150

Grade 10 145

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 129