Enrollment
1,368
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260001503890
John Glenn High School — Westland, MI
Federal NCES profile for John Glenn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Glenn High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Glenn High School reports 1,368 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 71.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% below the Michigan average and 1% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 274 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 68.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayne-Westland Community School District spends $20,796 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.0% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Glenn High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
68.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,796
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 274 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,368 Top 98% in Michigan — larger than 2% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Students per teacher 21.7:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.4% -5% vs state
NCES ID 260001503890
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 274:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 68.4%
In-school suspensions 89
Out-of-school suspensions 188
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne-Westland Community School District, which includes John Glenn High School.
$20,796
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
Similar other schools in Westland
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wildwood Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Pd Graham Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about John Glenn High School
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has 1,368 students enrolled. It is a other school in WESTLAND, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn High School is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Glenn High School?
51.4% of students at John Glenn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Glenn High School?
The largest demographic group at John Glenn High School is White at 44.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in WESTLAND, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.