John H. Glenn High School

John H. Glenn High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13520 Shoemaker Ave,  Norwalk, CA
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
3.5
4.0
1,130 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Puccia
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
74.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
1.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
237:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Hispanic
88.8%
Black
2.7%
Filipino
2.6%
White
2.5%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Long Beach 193 Students
California State University, Fullerton 161 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 149 Students
University of California - Irvine 143 Students
Cerritos College 122 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 94 Students
University of California - San Diego 86 Students
University of Southern California 84 Students
University of California - Berkeley 82 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 53 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Business 41 Students
Biology 34 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Sociology 16 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 245 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/21/2025
It was a very great school and nice teachers. Teachers were very helpful and makes sure that we are all doing good in school.
3.0 Senior
2/28/2024
I have been currently enrolled at John H. Glenn High School for the past 4 years and the school would do better if there was a program or class that separated it from the other high schools in the district. Glenn needs a more visually appealing campus and to patch/fix all the open walls of the buildings exteriors and leaks in the ceilings of the hallways/walkways.
4.0 Junior
4/20/2023
My experience in John Glenn High School has been tolerable. Something I enjoy about John Glenn is that Monday and Tuesday they have orange chicken and rice for lunch. The most change I wish the school can fix is the unfair advantages AVID students have with regular students. AVID students often get first priority and are first to be told about college courses and upcoming events. They also get lots of tutoring help from their AVID turots while other students who are possibly just as passionate to go to college have to struggle finding tutors outside of the school day. This is unfair and unequal.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/14/2015
Glenn affords many Ap classes which help students prepared for university or college. They support student to achieve there goals.
5.0 other
8/1/2014
I just graduated from this fine establishment. Honestly the problem with this school is the negativity thrown it's way. John glenn has a superior band who have been competing with the best of the best in California and is always proving that eagles soar high. With that in mind, that band does this w...
5.0 parent
4/28/2014
I Love John Glenn .I graduated from Glenn my children graduated from Glenn I've worked at Glenn for 27 years and have lived in norwalk for 56 years . The teachers are good teachers I love the administration and would tell anyone to send their children to Glenn. Go Eagles!
1.0 parent
11/7/2013
I am a parent of a student who recently transferred to this school. My child came from a blue ribbon and CA distinguished school. After hearing my child's daily activities in this school, I'm very shocked that there is rampant dishonesty in this school. For example, students from an earlier time of...

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John H. Glenn High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Norwalk, CA and is served by the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,130 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. John H. Glenn High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tracy High School, Whitney High School, La Mirada High School, and more. Learn more about what Norwalk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John H. Glenn High School.

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