John Glenn High School

201 John Glenn Dr
Walkerton, IN 46574
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, John Glenn High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Glenn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

John Glenn High School's student population of 638 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
638 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

John Glenn High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Glenn High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#211 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
36%
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70-74%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
89%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Glenn High School's ranking?
John Glenn High School is ranked #211 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John Glenn High School often compared to?
John Glenn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams High School, Penn High School, Clay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Glenn High School?
The graduation rate of John Glenn High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
638 students attend John Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of John Glenn High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Glenn High School offer ?
John Glenn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Glenn High School part of?
John Glenn High School is part of John Glenn School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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