Glencoe High School (Alabama)
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| Glencoe High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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803 Lonesome Bend Road 35905 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Etowah County Schools |
| CEEB code | 011240 |
| Principal | Wendy Tinker |
| Teaching staff | 16.91 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 300 (2024-2025)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.74[1] |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Athletics conference | AHSAA, Class 3A |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets |
| Rival | Hokes Bluff High School[2] |
| Website | ghs |
Glencoe High School is a public high school, located in Glencoe, Alabama, United States serving approximately 339 students in grades nine through twelve. The school is part of the Etowah County Schools.[3]
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[4] Glencoe High School is recognized in the National Rankings and earned a silver medal by Newsweek's Best High Schools in American . Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.[3]
Athletics
Athletic teams are called the Yellow Jackets and the official school colors are black and gold. The Glencoe football team won the Class 2A state championship in 1973.[7] They won regional championships in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1995, 1996, and 2014.[7]
The Glencoe football team added the first ever female player, Kaitlyn Smith, to their roster as their kicker in 2015.[8]
Band
The Glencoe High School Band performed at the 2014 Sugar Bowl.[9]
