John Glenn High School is a public high school in Westland, Michigan. It serves portions of Westland, Canton Township, Inkster, and Dearborn Heights. It is a part of the Wayne-Westland Community Schools district.
Serving 1,468 students in grades 8-12, John Glenn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Glenn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Glenn High School's student population of 1,468 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Red, white and blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Great Futures Start Right Here
School Rankings
John Glenn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Glenn High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2103 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn High School's ranking?
John Glenn High School is ranked #2103 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are John Glenn High School often compared to?
John Glenn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Glenn High School?
The graduation rate of John Glenn High School is 86%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
1,468 students attend John Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John Glenn High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Glenn High School offer ?
John Glenn High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Glenn High School part of?
John Glenn High School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
School Reviews
3 11/19/2018
I never got to attend John Glenn High school full term but my brief time i spent there i just knew it was a great school in a GREAT city and neighborhood at the time,between 1980-1993 which was the BEST years there. Westland was one great city to raise a family in at that time,it was a huge community effort among all the residents, that the majority was also born and raised in. Westland and its Public schools was very well kept,safe and crime free! Westland Mall and Skateland was the #1 place for families,especially the students to hang out. I have the BEST memories in my lifetime there. Wildwood Elementry and Stevenson Jr. High was a GREAT school along with John Marshal Jr. High that had great teachers & staff. I was born and raised there until I left in 1997,i miss it and still call it "HOME".
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