John Glenn High School
John Glenn High School serves 1,694 students in grades 8-12.
John Glenn High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
John Glenn High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
John Glenn High School's student population of 1,694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,694 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
John Glenn High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John Glenn High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2964 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 2% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 2% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 38% | 18% |
| White | 52% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne-Westland Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John Glenn High School is William Ford Careertech Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Garden City Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John Marshall Upper Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Westland William Ford Careertech Center Special Education School Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
36455 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2106 0.2 9-12 n/a - Westland Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center Special Education School Grades: PK
0.7 miles
34801 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2645 0.7 PK n/a - Westland John Marshall Upper Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-6 | 843 students10
0.9 miles
35100 Bayview St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2277 0.9 3-6 843 - Westland Wildwood Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 468 students10
0.9 miles
500 North Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790 0.9 PK-4 468 - Garden City Garden City Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 439 students10
1.2 miles
1851 Radcliff St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8400 1.2 7-8 439
School Reviews
| 3 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". - Posted by Student/Alumni - Bridgett Ward |
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