John Glenn High School vs. Garden City High School
Should I attend John Glenn High School or Garden City 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
John Glenn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Garden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,622 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Garden City 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
1,622 students
856 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1902 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2008 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
88%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
556
306
Grade 10 Students
379
190
Grade 11 Students
333
187
Grade 12 Students
331
173
Ungraded Students
23
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
38%
9%
% White
49%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%