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 1,369 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 18:1 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 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- 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%)
- 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 1,369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Oct 16, 2025
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 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
79%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 90%.
How many students attend Glendale High School?
1,369 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, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale High School?
Glendale High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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