Serving 893 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 28:1 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 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- 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 893 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Mascot
Bobcat
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
John Glenn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Glenn High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1711 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn High School's ranking?
John Glenn High School is ranked #1711 out of 3,069 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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%.
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
893 students attend John Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of John Glenn High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 School District.
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