- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bay City, 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 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260390004081
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Glenn High School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Glenn High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bangor Township Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260390004081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
John Glenn High School grew from 849 students in 2022-23 to 893 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 260390004081 · Bay City, MI High · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 27.9:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Christa Mcauliffe Middle School (608 students)
John Glenn High School grew from 849 students in 2022-23 to 893 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.2 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
864 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
608 students
- Bangor West Ce
Bangor West Central School
361 students
- Bangor Lincoln 344
Bangor Lincoln School
344 students
- Bangor Central 332
Bangor Central School
332 students
- Bangor Townshi 182
Bangor Township Virtual School
182 students
What this shows John Glenn High School reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Glenn High School compares
John Glenn High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.9:1 | ▲ 59% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$11,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, John Glenn High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Bangor Township Schools reports $11,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christa Mcauliffe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangor West Central School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangor Lincoln School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangor Central School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangor Township Virtual School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Glenn High School
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has 864 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn High School is 27.9:1, which is 59% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Glenn High School?
39.3% 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 83.6% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Glenn High School rank among high schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Bay City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Township Schools?
Besides John Glenn High School, Bangor Township Schools also operates Christa Mcauliffe Middle School (608 students), Bangor West Central School (361 students), and Bangor Lincoln School (344 students). See the Bangor Township Schools district page for the complete list.