Serving 700 students in grades 9-12, Elwood/john Glenn High School ranks in the top 50% 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 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elwood/john Glenn High School's student population of 700 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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elwood/john Glenn High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood/john Glenn High School is 0.56, 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
#1244 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood/john Glenn High School's ranking?
Elwood/john Glenn High School is ranked #1244 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 Harborfields High School, Commack 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 55% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 85%.
How many students attend Elwood/john Glenn High School?
700 students attend Elwood/john Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Elwood/john Glenn High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% 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 12:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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