Bay City Western High School vs. John Glenn High School
Should I attend Bay City Western High School or John Glenn High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bay City Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
John Glenn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,172 students in grades 9-12, Bay City Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 848 students in grades 9-12, John Glenn High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,172 students
848 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#394 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
333
229
Grade 10 Students
283
239
Grade 11 Students
273
169
Grade 12 Students
283
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%