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#524 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 28% in state

Glen Allen High

High School · Henrico County Public Schools · Glen Allen, VA

A Henrico County Public Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10700 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

  • Math 84% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 90% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.16 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency87% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation38%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$12,973
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Glen Allen High score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency84%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency90%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 14 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 87% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
96%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2017
ELA
94%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
91%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
91%
2025
Math
84%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Glen Allen High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,685

Median home value

$384,800

Median rent

$1,696/mo

College educated

51.2%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
38% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·49 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John G Wood SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–122.0 mi28Compare →
John G. Wood SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–122.0 mi27Compare →
Hermitage HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–122.4 mi1,720Compare →
John Randolph Tucker HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.6 mi2,032Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Henrico County Public Schools

Schools in district
81
Rank in district
#8 of 67
District spending per student
$12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glen Allen High is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glen Allen High

Glen Allen High is a public high school in Glen Allen, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,913 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glen Allen High

What grades does Glen Allen High serve?

Glen Allen High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Glen Allen High?

Glen Allen High has an enrollment of approximately 1,913 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Allen High?

The student-teacher ratio at Glen Allen High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glen Allen High rank in VA?

Glen Allen High ranks #524 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Glen Allen High's MySchoolScout rating?

Glen Allen High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Glen Allen High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Allen High has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Glen Allen High a charter school?

No, Glen Allen High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glen Allen High a Title I school?

No, Glen Allen High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Allen High?

29.7% of students at Glen Allen High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,913
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Henrico County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 23060)
36,111
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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