- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westland, MI
John Glenn High School
Federal NCES profile for John Glenn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001503890
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Glenn High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John Glenn High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn High School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
John Glenn High School held near 1,468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-74 students YoY 260001503890 · Westland, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,368 enr · 19.3:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students)
John Glenn High School held near 1,468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
John Glenn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- Wildwood Eleme 527
Wildwood Elementary School
527 students
What this shows John Glenn High School reports 1,368 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Glenn High School compares
John Glenn High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,368
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, John Glenn High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Glenn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Memorial High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Glenn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Westland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,368 students)
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 public school in Westland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,542 (2022-23) → 1,468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Westland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Glenn High School rank among schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn High School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Westland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides John Glenn High School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (619 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.