Serving 2,066 students in grades 9-12, Glendale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,066 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glendale High serves the southeastern part of Glendale, CA, covering an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glendale High School's student population of 2,066 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,066 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glendale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5436 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dynamiters/nitros
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendale High School's ranking?
Glendale High School is ranked #5436 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Glendale High School often compared to?
Glendale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crescenta Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glendale High School?
The graduation rate of Glendale High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Glendale High School?
2,066 students attend Glendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Glendale High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glendale High School?
Glendale High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Glendale High School offer ?
Glendale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glendale High School part of?
Glendale High School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Glendale High School located?
Glendale High School is located in the Citrus Grove neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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