Enrollment
864
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260390004081
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 17
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-28% 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 large high school in Bay City, Michigan, enrolling 864 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 59% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 864 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #304, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bangor Township Schools spends $10,827 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bangor Township Schools also operates Christa Mcauliffe Middle School (608 students) and Bangor West Central School (361 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bangor Township Schools, which includes John Glenn High School.
$10,827
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 71.2%
Federal 12.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~864 students)
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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 864 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bay City, MI.
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Glenn High School a good school?
John Glenn High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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