John Glenn High School

Summary:

John Glenn High School is a public high school located in Walkerton, Indiana, serving 625 students in grades 9-12 and part of the John Glenn School Corporation, which is ranked 65 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

John Glenn High School consistently excels, maintaining a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two years and ranking in the top 25% of Indiana high schools, with 51.5% of students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 34.13% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. The school's diverse student population includes a notable Hispanic representation, and it has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.6%. John Glenn High School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past decade, indicating its status as a consistently high-performing institution.

While John Glenn High School outperforms many nearby schools, it faces competition from strong performers like New Prairie High School and Bremen Senior High School. The school's performance for Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status could be an area for improvement, as these subgroups tend to lag behind the overall student population in academic achievement. However, John Glenn High School's stable funding and resource allocation, ranging from $8,820 to $10,597 per student over the past four years, suggest a commitment to providing a quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 John Glenn Dr
       Walkerton, IN  46574


(574) 586-3195

District: John Glenn School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,597 Help


Feeder schools for John Glenn High School:

Elementary:    North Liberty School
    Walkerton Elementary School
Middle:    Harold C Urey Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  633

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John Glenn High School ranks better than 84.2% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at John Glenn High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Glenn High School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Glenn High School is $10,597.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Glenn High School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Glenn High School 68th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See John Glenn High School in the ranking list.)

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John Glenn School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks John Glenn School Corporation 57th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Glenn High School

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Rank History for all students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.33 134th 349 61.6%
2006 60.80 146th 349 58.2%
2007 70.46 94th 354 73.4%
2008 72.26 78th 360 78.3%
2009 79.54 52nd 364 85.7%
2010 70.42 37th 362 89.8%
2011 64.26 70th 364 80.8%
2012 76.62 25th 373 93.3%
2013 74.26 27th 353 92.4%
2014 66.23 66th 379 82.6%
2015 68.72 63rd 400 84.3%
2016 78.24 44th 394 88.8%
2017 81.20 35th 380 90.8%
2018 88.04 30th 385 92.2%
2019 73.37 56th 389 85.6%
2021 67.33 82nd 388 78.9%
2022 69.90 115th 409 71.9%
2023 79.97 41st 398 89.7%
2024 72.51 68th 431 84.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.88 45th 285 84.2%
2024 77.45 44th 289 84.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.54 20th 379 94.7%
2024 56.49 131st 377 65.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.47 31st 388 92.0%
2024 75.50 57th 392 85.5%
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Rank History for Male students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.52 59th 383 84.6%
2024 64.48 102nd 392 74.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.14 20th 164 87.8%
2024 49.17 76th 184 58.7%
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Rank History for White students at John Glenn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.73 138th 378 63.5%
2023 73.23 56th 375 85.1%
2024 64.66 81st 381 78.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Open Quote The John Glenn School Corporation is the sole reason we moved our family to Walkerton, Indiana in 1990 from urban South Bend. Since then, we have been so happy to have made that move.

Our three children have flourished in the small town environment and have participated in every aspect of scholastic life. The teachers and administrators care about the students. Most students are recognized by name, on sight. The overall effect is a respectful student body and a strong learning environment.

If you are a parent who pays attention, your child can get the equivalent of a top private school education in this small rural school district. By the way, housing is cheap!

A word of warning: Don't come expecting a high suburban lifestyle. It does not exist here. And, I should add, no one wants it. As former city dwellers, it took awhile to appreciate the slower pace. We call it Walkerton-time.

For the record, neither I nor anyone in my family works for the school corporation. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John Glenn High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 521 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 493 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1990 466 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1991 483 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 485 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 497 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 511 3 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 521 5 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 534
1996 521 5 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 534
1997 509 4 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 489 4 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1999 497 3 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 513 1 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 530 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 556 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 556 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 548 3 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 547 2 0 14 3 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 549 0 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 564
2007 578 0 1 13 4 n/a n/a 13 609
2008 571 0 0 17 3 n/a n/a 14 605
2009 568 1 0 14 2 n/a n/a 18 603
2010 578 1 3 15 4 n/a n/a 18 619
2011 555 4 3 28 1 0 14 0 605
2012 554 6 2 28 3 0 18 0 611
2013 570 7 3 21 5 0 19 0 625
2014 576 9 3 24 6 0 17 0 635
2015 572 5 3 22 9 0 14 0 625
2016 559 3 5 20 8 0 13 0 608
2017 536 0 5 23 6 0 12 0 582
2018 547 1 5 33 5 0 12 0 603
2019 531 1 5 39 4 0 15 0 595
2020 567 1 3 51 6 0 15 0 643
2021 569 4 2 43 3 0 18 0 639
2022 567 3 1 41 4 0 22 0 638
2023 549 4 0 46 4 0 22 0 625
2024 561 5 0 37 3 0 27 0 633

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Glenn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 33.0 15.9 9.7
1989 497 30.3 16.4 7.4
1990 472 29.4 16.0 4.4
1991 490 30.3 16.1 7.6
1992 494 28.4 17.3 9.3
1993 508 29.0 17.5 10.4
1994 525 30.6 17.2 10.5
1995 534 30.7 17.4 7.9
1996 534 30.7 17.4 7.9
1997 521 30.6 17.0 9.4
1998 501 29.3 17.1 9.6
1999 509 30.2 16.9 14.7
2000 522 30.0 17.4 16.3
2001 538 30.2 17.8 14.7
2002 567 28.9 19.6 16.8
2003 567 28.9 19.6 16.8
2004 564 28.4 19.9 20.6
2005 566 28.6 19.8 21.9
2006 564 28.2 20.0 22.2
2007 609 n/a n/a 23.5
2008 605 30.1 20.1 23
2009 603 30.7 19.6 26.3
2010 619 30.8 20.0 28.5
2011 605 32.1 18.8 30.9
2012 611 37.8 16.1 34.4
2013 625 38.3 16.2 37.4
2014 635 41.4 15.3 39.5
2015 625 38.0 16.4 38.7
2016 608 38.0 16.0 34.5
2017 582 40.8 14.2 33.3
2018 603 38.9 15.4 34
2019 595 37.9 15.6 36.6
2020 643 38.2 16.8 33.6
2021 639 40.5 15.7 35.5
2022 638 40.7 15.6 32.6
2023 625 42.8 14.5 36.6
2024 633 44.0 14.3 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Glenn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 33.0 15.9 9.7
1989 497 30.3 16.4 7.4
1990 472 29.4 16.0 4.4
1991 490 30.3 16.1 7.6
1992 494 28.4 17.3 9.3
1993 508 29.0 17.5 10.4
1994 525 30.6 17.2 10.5
1995 534 30.7 17.4 7.9
1996 534 30.7 17.4 7.9
1997 521 30.6 17.0 9.4
1998 501 29.3 17.1 9.6
1999 509 30.2 16.9 14.7
2000 522 30.0 17.4 16.3
2001 538 30.2 17.8 14.7
2002 567 28.9 19.6 16.8
2003 567 28.9 19.6 16.8
2004 564 28.4 19.9 20.6
2005 566 28.6 19.8 21.9
2006 564 28.2 20.0 22.2
2007 609 n/a n/a 23.5
2008 605 30.1 20.1 23
2009 603 30.7 19.6 26.3
2010 619 30.8 20.0 28.5
2011 605 32.1 18.8 30.9
2012 611 37.8 16.1 34.4
2013 625 38.3 16.2 37.4
2014 635 41.4 15.3 39.5
2015 625 38.0 16.4 38.7
2016 608 38.0 16.0 34.5
2017 582 40.8 14.2 33.3
2018 603 38.9 15.4 34
2019 595 37.9 15.6 36.6
2020 643 38.2 16.8 33.6
2021 639 40.5 15.7 35.5
2022 638 40.7 15.6 32.6
2023 625 42.8 14.5 36.6
2024 633 44.0 14.3 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John Glenn High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $389 (4.1%) $9,090 (95.9%) $9,479
2020 $297 (3.4%) $8,523 (96.6%) $8,820
2021 $344 (3.6%) $9,237 (96.4%) $9,581
2022 $414 (3.9%) $10,184 (96.1%) $10,597

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Glenn High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 389 High schoolsRanks 41st of 398 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (John Glenn High School)43.741.5
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology (John Glenn School Corporation)43.741.5
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595625
 5%
African American14
 300%
American Indian44
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic3946
 17.9%
Pacific Islander00
White531549
 3.4%
Two or More Races1522
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.6%36.6%
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John Glenn High School ranks 68th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

John Glenn High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Liberty School
Elementary : Walkerton Elementary School
Middle : Harold C Urey Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 633 students attended John Glenn High School.

Students at John Glenn High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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