John Glenn High School is a public high school in Walkerton, Indiana. It is the only high school in the John Glenn School Corporation, which serves Walkerton and North Liberty. John Glenn High School is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Serving 633 students in grades 9-12, John Glenn High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Glenn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John Glenn High School's student population of 633 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
John Glenn High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Glenn High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn High School's ranking?
John Glenn High School is ranked #367 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John Glenn High School often compared to?
John Glenn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams High School, Penn High School, Laville Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Glenn High School?
The graduation rate of John Glenn High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
633 students attend John Glenn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of John Glenn High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Glenn High School offer ?
John Glenn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Glenn High School part of?
John Glenn High School is part of John Glenn School Corporation School District.
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