Enrollment
1,368
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% 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
What stands out at John Glenn High School
John Glenn High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Westland, Michigan, enrolling 1,368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,368 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 277 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Westland's public schools, it stands alongside Universal Learning Academy (761 students): John Glenn High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 17.3:1).
Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students) and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students) alongside John Glenn High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Glenn High School compares
John Glenn High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne-Westland Community School District, which includes John Glenn High School.
$16,057
Per student
+19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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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 public 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 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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Glenn High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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