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#4152 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 44% in state

John H. Glenn High

High School · Norwalk-la Mirada Unified · Norwalk, CA

A Norwalk-la Mirada Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

13520 Shoemaker Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650

  • Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation17.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$19,237
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at John H. Glenn High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John H. Glenn High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,342/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,709

Median home value

$616,600

Median rent

$2,014/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
12 boys'·14 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
LutecPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.4 mi6Compare →
Cpu K12 AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.5 mi1,500Compare →
Norwalk HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–122.1 mi1,980Compare →
Whitney (gretchen) HighEnrollment path unverified8.97–122.1 mi1,018Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Norwalk-la Mirada Unified

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#10 of 25
District spending per student
$19,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

John H. Glenn High is listed in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John H. Glenn High

John H. Glenn High is a public high school in Norwalk, CA, part of Norwalk-la Mirada Unified, serving approximately 945 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,152 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John H. Glenn High

What grades does John H. Glenn High serve?

John H. Glenn High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John H. Glenn High?

John H. Glenn High has an enrollment of approximately 945 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Glenn High?

The student-teacher ratio at John H. Glenn High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John H. Glenn High rank in CA?

John H. Glenn High ranks #4,152 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is John H. Glenn High's MySchoolScout rating?

John H. Glenn High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at John H. Glenn High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John H. Glenn High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John H. Glenn High a charter school?

No, John H. Glenn High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John H. Glenn High a Title I school?

No, John H. Glenn High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John H. Glenn High?

73.7% of students at John H. Glenn High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
945
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 90650)
100,808
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90650; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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