- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwalk, CA
John H. Glenn High
Federal NCES profile for John H. Glenn High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062769004168
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Glenn High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 21
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for California
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Glenn High has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Glenn High ranks #1 of 21 public schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-118 students YoY
John H. Glenn High shrank from 1,063 students in 2022-23 to 945 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.7 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-118 students YoY 062769004168 · Norwalk, CA High · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 16:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
John H. Glenn High shrank from 1,063 students in 2022-23 to 945 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 55.7 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John H. Glenn High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- This school
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- Corvallis Midd 663
Corvallis Middle
663 students
What this shows John H. Glenn High reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Glenn High compares
John H. Glenn High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$19,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.7%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, John H. Glenn High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John H. Glenn High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corvallis Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H. Glenn High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Norwalk
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about John H. Glenn High
How many students attend John H. Glenn High?
John H. Glenn High has 882 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), down 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Glenn High?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Glenn High is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John H. Glenn High?
71.6% of students at John H. Glenn High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Glenn High?
The largest demographic group at John H. Glenn High is Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Glenn High?
John H. Glenn High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 H. Glenn High rank among public schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Glenn High ranks #1 of 21 public schools in Norwalk, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides John H. Glenn High, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.