Summary:
John Glenn High School is a public high school located in Westland, Michigan, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,542 students. The school is part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District, which is ranked 546 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
John Glenn High School faces several challenges, including low statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average academic performance compared to the state and district. The school has a diverse student population, with 49.22% White, 37.74% African American, 6.55% Hispanic, and 2.08% Asian students. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall student population, while female students, male students, and students with special needs tend to perform worse. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $11,812 in 2019-2020 to $18,426 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes and other key performance indicators have not improved.
When comparing John Glenn High School to nearby schools, some interesting findings emerge. WayneWestland Innovative Academy, another school in the same district, has even lower performance metrics, with a 31.4% four-year graduation rate and significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments. Wayne Memorial High School, also in the same district, has slightly better performance metrics than John Glenn High School, but still struggles with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Livonia Public Schools district, such as Franklin High School and Churchill High School, consistently outperform John Glenn High School and the Wayne-Westland district on various metrics, including academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.5
Number of students: 1,542
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.2%
African American:
37.7%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Two or more races:
3.7%
Asian:
2.1%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%
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