John Glenn High School is a public school that is part of Bangor Township Schools. This high school is located in Bangor Township, adjacent to Bay City, Michigan.
Serving 864 students in grades 9-12, 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 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Glenn High School's attendance zone covers the entire Bay City, MI school district, encompassing approximately 21.2 square miles. This area typically results in a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6 miles away.
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John Glenn High School's student population of 864 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
864 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Imagine. Inspire. Innovate
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 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn High School's ranking?
John Glenn High School is ranked #1701 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 Bay City Western High School, Garber High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
864 students attend John Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John Glenn High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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 Bangor Township Schools.
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