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Glasgow High School

1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE, 19702

About Glasgow High School

Glasgow High School is a top public high school in Newark, Delaware, that offers a wide range of classes for students in grades 9–12. It is one of five high schools in the Christina School District and has about 750 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 14:1. The school is known as one of the best because it values academic diversity and has a 16% participation rate in Advanced Placement classes. The demographics show that the community is very diverse, with 84% of students being minorities. Glasgow High School says that 13% of its students are good at reading and 5% are good at math. The school helps students move forward by organizing important college entrance tests like the SAT and ACT. The school is known as one of the best because it has career-focused programs and a welcoming environment. In the end, Glasgow High School is still committed to helping students grow. Its main goal is to get its graduates ready for the challenges of college and the working world, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

Glasgow High School Contact Information

Address

1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE, 19702

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Phone

(302) 631-5600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 13%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 13% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
20
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
907
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 103 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Glasgow High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.1%
Asian 2.21%
Hispanic 31.2%
Black 44.76%
Two+ Races 5.18%
Native Am. 0.33%
White
16.1%
Asian
2.21%
Hispanic
31.2%
Black
44.76%
Two+ Races
5.18%
Native Am.
0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 907
46.64%
423 Female
53.36%
484 Male

Student Population

907 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

302 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Glasgow High School started a new dual-enrollment partnership with local colleges. This lets students earn credits in core academic subjects during the school day that can be used at other schools. The Performing Arts Department at the school also did well. They put on a modernized theater show with digital set pieces designed by students. The athletic department also celebrated the renovation of the gym floor and scoreboards to better serve the students.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Glasgow High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Glasgow High School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q4. Does Glasgow High School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. What does Glasgow High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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