Glendale High School
Glendale High School serves 2,068 students in grades 9-12.
Glendale High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,068 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glendale High School's student population of 2,068 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,068 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glendale High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Glendale High School is 0.60, 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
#4845 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glendale High School?
The graduation rate of Glendale High School is 87%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Glendale High School?
2,068 students attend Glendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Glendale High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 22:1.
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.
School Calendar
View the Glendale High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day (school closed)
January 16, 2023 (Monday)
Lincoln's Day (school closed)
February 13, 2023 (Monday)
Washington Day (school closed)
February 20, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Recess - School Closed
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Recess - School Closed
March 14, 2023 (Tuesday)
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