JOHN H. GLENN HIGH SCHOOL

John H. Glenn High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified school district, located in Norwalk, CA with about 1,322 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 64 teachers, John H. Glenn High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John H. Glenn High School, located in Norwalk, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is named in honor of the legendary astronaut and U.S. Senator, reflecting a commitment to academic achievement and character development. As a cornerstone of the local community, the campus provides a diverse educational environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a variety of rigorous academic programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for the challenges of the future.

Beyond the classroom, John H. Glenn High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive CIF sports teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that encourages student involvement and leadership, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to empower its student body to succeed in an increasingly globalized society while remaining deeply connected to the Norwalk community.

For more information, contact John H. Glenn High at (562) 210-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13520 Shoemaker Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650-4521
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JOHN H. GLENN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Norwalk, CA with about 1,322 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,322
Teachers:
64.39
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,322 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN H. GLENN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.0%
Asian
3.4%
Black or African American
2.7%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.