John H. Glenn High

www.jghs.org

882 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

882

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Glenn High
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	783
Black	24
Asian	35
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
783 (88.8%)
Asian
35 (4.0%)
Black
24 (2.7%)
White
22 (2.5%)
Two or More
16 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-3000
Website:	http://www.jghs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	626
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 237

Grade 10 219

Grade 11 228

Grade 12 198