At a glance
Reported students
1,368
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
John Glenn High School: 1,368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
What the reported data says about John Glenn High School
John Glenn High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Westland. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Wayne-Westland Community School District. NCES reports 1,368 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.2%) and Black (40.8%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John Glenn High School
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.2%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black40.8%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wayne-Westland Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wayne Memorial High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,257 reported students
WayneWestland Innovative Academy
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
768 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
619 reported students
Adams Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
591 reported students
Wildwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near John Glenn High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Memorial High School High · Wayne-Westland Community School District | 08–12 | 1,257 | 2.3 mi |
| Churchill High School High · Livonia Public Schools School District | 07–12 | 1,227 | 2.8 mi |
| Livonia Career Technical Center High · Livonia Public Schools School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| Starkweather Academy Fiegel High · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 10–12 | 194 | 3.2 mi |
| Garfield Community School High · Livonia Public Schools School District | 12–12 | 62 | 3.2 mi |
| WayneWestland Innovative Academy High · Wayne-Westland Community School District | 06–12 | — | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Glenn High School
What grades does John Glenn High School serve?
John Glenn High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wayne-Westland Community School District.
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School reported 1,368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,637 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Glenn High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 1,368 students and 63.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John Glenn High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Glenn High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wayne-Westland Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John Glenn High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John Glenn High School in?
John Glenn High School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District, based in Westland, MI, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John Glenn High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wayne Memorial High School (2.3 mi), Churchill High School (2.8 mi), Livonia Career Technical Center (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.