John Glenn High School

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.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 36105 Marquette St
       Westland, MI  48185-3477


(734) 419-2323

District: Wayne-Westland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,426 Help


Feeder schools for John Glenn High School:

Elementary:    PD Graham Elementary School
    Thomas A Edison Elementary School
    Wildwood Elementary School
Middle:    Adlai Stevenson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  1,542

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.2%
African American:
37.7%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Compare Details John Glenn High School ranks worse than 80.6% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of John Glenn High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details John Glenn High School has the largest high school student body size in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.2%), African American (37.7%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Glenn High School is 21.5. 1 high schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare John Glenn High School employs 71.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Glenn High School is $18,426, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Glenn High School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Glenn High School 599th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See John Glenn High School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne-Westland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne-Westland Community School District 546th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Glenn High School

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Rank History for all students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.73 533rd 705 24.4%
2007 42.24 513th 767 33.1%
2008 47.01 480th 750 36.0%
2009 42.29 508th 754 32.6%
2010 53.43 453rd 765 40.8%
2011 48.67 498th 784 36.5%
2012 45.71 466th 773 39.7%
2013 43.42 482nd 805 40.1%
2014 39.25 510th 799 36.2%
2015 46.35 465th 832 44.1%
2016 40.65 479th 852 43.8%
2017 35.46 494th 835 40.8%
2018 47.66 430th 824 47.8%
2019 35.33 437th 666 34.4%
2021 24.68 449th 561 20.0%
2022 24.72 457th 531 13.9%
2023 22.65 564th 735 23.3%
2024 20.25 599th 743 19.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.13 173rd 315 45.1%
2024 10.87 124th 130 4.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.19 457th 755 39.5%
2019 36.51 358th 532 32.7%
2021 23.75 351st 417 15.8%
2022 20.19 334th 369 9.5%
2023 17.77 533rd 614 13.2%
2024 19.08 550th 654 15.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.18 340th 710 52.1%
2019 27.58 416th 554 24.9%
2021 14.45 429th 462 7.1%
2022 17.82 386th 416 7.2%
2023 23.74 477th 611 21.9%
2024 13.27 542nd 619 12.4%
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Rank History for Male students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.54 456th 707 35.5%
2019 31.29 394th 543 27.4%
2021 26.94 354th 472 25.0%
2022 23.03 376th 440 14.5%
2023 13.96 541st 611 11.5%
2024 20.49 525th 633 17.1%
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Rank History for African American students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.62 98th 254 61.4%
2019 36.70 84th 147 42.9%
2021 27.44 45th 59 23.7%
2022 32.84 43rd 51 15.7%
2023 26.54 123rd 170 27.6%
2024 31.35 127th 188 32.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.84 77th 201 61.7%
2021 50.13 30th 64 53.1%
2023 37.68 116th 190 38.9%
2024 28.19 142nd 195 27.2%
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Rank History for White students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 277th 708 60.9%
2019 50.20 281st 582 51.7%
2021 29.93 378th 516 26.7%
2022 28.62 382nd 492 22.4%
2023 25.83 491st 647 24.1%
2024 21.30 521st 638 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for John Glenn High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1934 102 14 16 17 n/a n/a 0 2083
1989 1816 120 19 16 12 n/a n/a -14 1969
1990 1726 130 7 17 2 n/a n/a -23 1859
1991 1593 131 17 16 25 n/a n/a 20 1802
1992 1545 125 14 22 4 n/a n/a 0 1710
1993 1481 141 13 28 12 n/a n/a 0 1675
1994 1497 152 23 39 40 n/a n/a 0 1751
1995 1873 219 29 27 28 n/a n/a 0 2176
1996 1873 219 29 27 28 n/a n/a 0 2176
1997 1895 209 38 30 24 n/a n/a -3 2193
1998 1890 234 39 31 23 n/a n/a 0 2217
1999 1808 260 46 29 29 n/a n/a 0 2172
2000 1758 294 43 31 27 n/a n/a 0 2153
2001 1682 341 36 31 26 n/a n/a 0 2116
2002 1612 383 44 43 18 n/a n/a 0 2100
2003 1612 383 44 43 18 n/a n/a 0 2100
2004 1618 433 42 57 17 n/a n/a 0 2167
2005 1640 465 39 52 18 n/a n/a 0 2214
2006 1626 521 38 53 15 n/a n/a 0 2253
2007 1567 581 38 46 15 n/a n/a 0 2247
2008 1508 602 36 46 13 n/a n/a 0 2205
2009 1384 645 41 50 14 n/a n/a 7 2141
2010 1361 689 43 47 18 n/a n/a 0 2158
2011 1282 677 37 50 13 0 26 0 2085
2012 1174 675 37 63 11 0 22 0 1982
2013 1092 663 28 60 9 1 18 0 1871
2014 1028 735 26 66 4 1 24 0 1884
2015 949 764 27 71 4 1 24 0 1840
2016 925 719 19 69 5 1 25 0 1763
2017 870 682 28 64 5 1 32 0 1682
2018 887 649 37 76 1 1 43 0 1694
2019 841 633 37 76 2 2 54 0 1645
2020 829 623 39 80 5 2 56 0 1634
2021 827 573 30 97 4 1 48 0 1580
2022 793 615 33 114 9 2 56 0 1622
2023 759 582 32 101 10 1 57 0 1542

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Glenn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2083 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1969 n/a n/a 2.1
1990 1859 119.0 15.6 2.8
1991 1802 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1710 n/a n/a 3.7
1993 1675 n/a 0.0 6.1
1994 1751 81.4 21.5 6.4
1995 2176 96.3 22.6 7.2
1996 2176 96.3 22.6 7.2
1997 2193 95.0 23.1 8.4
1998 2217 94.0 23.6 10.2
1999 2172 95.0 22.9 10
2000 2153 95.5 22.5 14.6
2001 2116 92.5 22.9 16.4
2002 2100 93.4 22.5 19
2003 2100 93.4 22.5 19
2004 2167 92.3 23.5 20.3
2005 2214 97.1 22.8 26.2
2006 2253 89.7 25.1 28.5
2007 2247 96.8 23.2 34.2
2008 2205 92.1 23.9 37
2009 2141 90.2 23.7 40.3
2010 2158 94.9 22.7 45.8
2011 2085 92.9 22.4 49
2012 1982 89.2 22.2 51.7
2013 1871 82.0 22.8 50.8
2014 1884 77.8 24.2 55.4
2015 1840 81.0 22.7 54.3
2016 1763 77.0 22.8 50
2017 1682 75.0 22.4 48
2018 1694 71.7 23.6 38.5
2019 1645 67.4 24.3 38.3
2020 1634 69.6 23.4 56.1
2021 1580 66.0 23.9 59.1
2022 1622 82.7 19.6 49.2
2023 1542 71.7 21.5 53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Glenn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2083 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1969 n/a n/a 2.1
1990 1859 119.0 15.6 2.8
1991 1802 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1710 n/a n/a 3.7
1993 1675 n/a 0.0 6.1
1994 1751 81.4 21.5 6.4
1995 2176 96.3 22.6 7.2
1996 2176 96.3 22.6 7.2
1997 2193 95.0 23.1 8.4
1998 2217 94.0 23.6 10.2
1999 2172 95.0 22.9 10
2000 2153 95.5 22.5 14.6
2001 2116 92.5 22.9 16.4
2002 2100 93.4 22.5 19
2003 2100 93.4 22.5 19
2004 2167 92.3 23.5 20.3
2005 2214 97.1 22.8 26.2
2006 2253 89.7 25.1 28.5
2007 2247 96.8 23.2 34.2
2008 2205 92.1 23.9 37
2009 2141 90.2 23.7 40.3
2010 2158 94.9 22.7 45.8
2011 2085 92.9 22.4 49
2012 1982 89.2 22.2 51.7
2013 1871 82.0 22.8 50.8
2014 1884 77.8 24.2 55.4
2015 1840 81.0 22.7 54.3
2016 1763 77.0 22.8 50
2017 1682 75.0 22.4 48
2018 1694 71.7 23.6 38.5
2019 1645 67.4 24.3 38.3
2020 1634 69.6 23.4 56.1
2021 1580 66.0 23.9 59.1
2022 1622 82.7 19.6 49.2
2023 1542 71.7 21.5 53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Glenn High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,208 (10.5%) $10,264 (89.5%) $11,472
2020 $1,040 (8.8%) $10,772 (91.2%) $11,812
2021 $1,865 (13.8%) $11,616 (86.2%) $13,481
2022 $1,377 (9.6%) $12,919 (90.4%) $14,296
2023 $2,070 (11.2%) $16,355 (88.8%) $18,426

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Glenn High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 437th of 666 High schoolsRanks 564th of 735 High schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (John Glenn High School)4323
 20%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Wayne-Westland Community School District)39.223.1
 16.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (John Glenn High School)44.440
 4.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Wayne-Westland Community School District)37.634.5
 3.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (John Glenn High School)22.912.1
 10.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne-Westland Community School District)17.710.7
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16451542
 6.3%
African American633582
 8.1%
American Indian210
 400%
Asian3732
 13.5%
Hispanic76101
 32.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White841759
 9.8%
Two or More Races5457
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%53.2%
 14.9%


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John Glenn High School ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Michigan high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,542 students attended John Glenn High School.

Students at John Glenn High School are 49% White, 38% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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