John Glenn High School

Wayne-Westland Community School District

1,542 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

John Glenn High School, located in Westland, Michigan, is a prominent secondary institution within the Wayne-Westland Community School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core curriculum and various elective opportunities. The school emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and their personal development.

Beyond academics, John Glenn High School places a strong emphasis on student life and community engagement. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the cultivation of school spirit, John Glenn aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and confidence necessary to thrive in their future endeavors.

1,542

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Glenn High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	759
Hispanic	101
Black	582
Asian	32
Two or More	57
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
759 (49.2 %)
Black
582 (37.7 %)
Hispanic
101 (6.5 %)
Two or More
57 (3.7 %)
Asian
32 (2.1 %)
American Indian
10 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne-Westland Community School District
Phone:	(734)419-2323
Website:	http://wwcsd.net
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	641
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 403

Grade 10 411

Grade 11 372

Grade 12 331

Ungraded 25