John Glenn High School is a public high school in New Concord, Ohio. It is the only high school in the East Muskingum Local School District. Their nickname is the Little Muskies, taken from nearby Muskingum University's nickname, the Muskies.
Serving 542 students in grades 9-12, John Glenn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: John Glenn High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in New Concord, OH, covering approximately 191.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Glenn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John Glenn High School's student population of 542 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
John Glenn High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Glenn High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1437 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Muskie
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn High School's ranking?
John Glenn High School is ranked #1437 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are John Glenn High School often compared to?
John Glenn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH 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 Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
542 students attend John Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of John Glenn High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Glenn High School offer ?
John Glenn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Glenn High School part of?
John Glenn High School is part of East Muskingum Local School District.
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