E.C. GLASS HIGH

www.lcsedu.net/schools/ecg

1,325 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.

1,325

Total Students

82.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E.C. GLASS HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	525
Hispanic	82
Black	604
Asian	12
Two or More	100
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
604 (45.6 %)
White
525 (39.6 %)
Two or More
100 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
82 (6.2 %)
Asian
12 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	1,325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 9 366

Grade 10 339

Grade 11 311

Grade 12 309