At a glance
Reported students
1,737
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
133.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
497
Glastonbury High School: 1,737 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,860
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Glastonbury High School
Glastonbury High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Glastonbury. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Glastonbury School District. NCES reports 1,737 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.8%) and Asian (13.7%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glastonbury High School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 133.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 12 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 12
- Nurses (FTE)
- 6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.8%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black3.3%
- Asian13.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Glastonbury School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Smith Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
875 reported students
Gideon Welles School
Middle · Grades 05–06
551 reported students
Nayaug Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
533 reported students
Buttonball Lane School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
461 reported students
Hebron Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
458 reported students
Hopewell School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
458 reported students
Public schools near Glastonbury High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Academy of Technology and Design High · Hartford School District | 09–12 | 359 | 3.5 mi |
| Rocky Hill High School High · Rocky Hill School District | 09–12 | 738 | 3.5 mi |
| Connecticut IB Academy High · East Hartford School District | 09–12 | 200 | 3.7 mi |
| East Hartford High School High · East Hartford School District | 09–12 | 1,776 | 3.7 mi |
| Wethersfield High School High · Wethersfield School District | 09–12 | 1,146 | 4 mi |
| Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University High · Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) | 06–12 | 742 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glastonbury High School
What grades does Glastonbury High School serve?
Glastonbury High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Glastonbury School District.
How many students attend Glastonbury High School?
Glastonbury High School reported 1,737 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,860 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glastonbury High School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 1,737 students and 133.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glastonbury High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glastonbury High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glastonbury School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glastonbury High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Glastonbury High School in?
Glastonbury High School is part of Glastonbury School District, based in Glastonbury, CT, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glastonbury High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pathways Academy of Technology and Design (3.5 mi), Rocky Hill High School (3.5 mi), Connecticut IB Academy (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.