Excellent
#265 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 6% in state
Elwood/john Glenn High School
High School · Elwood Union Free School District · Elwood, NY
An Elwood Union Free School District high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
478 ELWOOD RD, Elwood, NY 11731
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elwood/john Glenn High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 76% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elwood/john Glenn High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,819
Median home value
$622,100
Median rent
$2,261/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborfields High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Northport Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,537 | Compare → |
| Commack High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,815 | Compare → |
| Half Hollow Hills High School WestEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 989 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elwood Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elwood/john Glenn High School is listed in ELWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elwood/john Glenn High School
Elwood/john Glenn High School is a public high school in Elwood, NY, part of Elwood Union Free School District, serving approximately 676 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elwood/john Glenn High School
What grades does Elwood/john Glenn High School serve?
Elwood/john Glenn High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elwood/john Glenn High School?
Elwood/john Glenn High School has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood/john Glenn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood/john Glenn High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elwood/john Glenn High School rank in NY?
Elwood/john Glenn High School ranks #265 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Elwood/john Glenn High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elwood/john Glenn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elwood/john Glenn High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elwood/john Glenn High School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Elwood/john Glenn High School a charter school?
No, Elwood/john Glenn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elwood/john Glenn High School a Title I school?
No, Elwood/john Glenn High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elwood/john Glenn High School?
25.4% of students at Elwood/john Glenn High School 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
- 676
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (631) 266-5410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 11731)
- 29,891
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 11731; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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