Elwood-John H. Glenn High School is a four-year high school of about 700 students and 70 faculty members, located in the hamlet of Elwood, Town of Huntington, Long Island, New York. The school serves residents of the Elwood School District.
Serving 676 students in grades 9-12, Elwood/john Glenn High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elwood/john Glenn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elwood/john Glenn High School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Black, Royal blue
School Rankings
Elwood/john Glenn High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood/john Glenn High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood/john Glenn High School's ranking?
Elwood/john Glenn High School is ranked #61 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Elwood/john Glenn High School often compared to?
Elwood/john Glenn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Commack High School, Harborfields High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elwood/john Glenn High School?
The graduation rate of Elwood/john Glenn High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elwood/john Glenn High School?
676 students attend Elwood/john Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Elwood/john Glenn High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwood/john Glenn High School?
Elwood/john Glenn High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elwood/john Glenn High School offer ?
Elwood/john Glenn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elwood/john Glenn High School part of?
Elwood/john Glenn High School is part of Elwood Union Free School District.
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