John H. Glenn High School vs. La Mirada High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John H. Glenn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
La Mirada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12, John H. Glenn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12, La Mirada High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,130 students
1,833 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#75 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
≥90%
Graduation Rate
91%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
265
495
Grade 10 Students
286
460
Grade 11 Students
297
448
Grade 12 Students
282
430
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
90%
68%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
2%
15%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%