Glendale High School is an American high school in the southeast area of Springfield, Missouri, near U.S. Route 65. Glendale is one of five public high schools in Springfield Public Schools. In 2010, it had an enrollment of 1,416 students.
Serving 1,357 students in grades 9-12, Glendale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glendale High serves the southeast part of Springfield, MO, covering an area of approximately 33.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glendale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Glendale High School's student population of 1,357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
Glendale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendale High School's ranking?
Glendale High School is ranked #821 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Glendale High School often compared to?
Glendale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kickapoo High School, Parkview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glendale High School?
The graduation rate of Glendale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Glendale High School?
1,357 students attend Glendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Glendale High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glendale High School?
Glendale High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Glendale High School offer ?
Glendale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glendale High School part of?
Glendale High School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Glendale High School located?
Glendale High School is located in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Springfield.
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