Glenvar High

ghs.rcps.us/

620 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glenvar High School, located in Salem, Virginia, is a public secondary institution serving the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Glenvar High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular program, which includes a wide range of athletic teams, fine arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school takes great pride in its mascot, the Highlander, which serves as a central symbol of the school’s spirit and community identity. By fostering an environment that encourages leadership and personal growth, Glenvar strives to support the holistic success of its student body within the greater Salem community.

620

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenvar High
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	27
Black	17
Asian	19
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
538 (86.8%)
Hispanic
27 (4.4%)
Asian
19 (3.1%)
Two or More
18 (2.9%)
Black
17 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Roanoke County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)387-6536
Website:	http://ghs.rcps.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 9 166

Grade 10 159

Grade 11 145

Grade 12 150