E.C. Glass High

www.lcsedu.net/schools/ecg

1,220 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

E.C. Glass High School, located on Memorial Avenue in Lynchburg, Virginia, is one of the city's two primary public high schools and serves as a cornerstone of the Lynchburg City Schools division. Steeped in history, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and its robust extracurricular programs. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique specialized programs, providing students with diverse pathways for college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, E.C. Glass is known for its strong community spirit and vibrant student life. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, known as the "Hilltoppers," as well as an acclaimed fine and performing arts department that frequently earns regional and state recognition. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and civic responsibility, E.C. Glass continues to be a central institution in Lynchburg, dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for success in an ever-evolving global society.

1,220

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E.C. Glass High
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	92
Black	535
Asian	19
Two or More	98
Pacific Islander	2

Black
535 (43.9%)
White
474 (38.9%)
Two or More
98 (8.0%)
Hispanic
92 (7.5%)
Asian
19 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)515-5370
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/ecg
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 324

Grade 10 295

Grade 11 299

Grade 12 302