Best Glendale Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,990 students in Glendale, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Glendale, CA are Jewel City Community Day, Verdugo Academy and Herbert Hoover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Glendale, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herbert Hoover High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Glendale, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jewel City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
440 West Lomita
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Gr: 7-10 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Verdugo Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 East Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
651 Glenwood Rd.
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 242-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
College View
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91207
(818) 246-8363
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Glendale High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 East Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 242-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Daily (Allan F.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 North Kenwood
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 247-4805
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Glendale, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Glendale, CA include Jewel City Community Day, Verdugo Academy and Herbert Hoover High School.
How many public high schools are located in Glendale?
6 public high schools are located in Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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