Glendale Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located near the village of Flinton, Pennsylvania. The high school serves students from most of northern Cambria County, Pennsylvania, as well as Beccaria Township in Clearfield County. The school's mascot is the Viking.
Serving 340 students in grades 7-12, Glendale Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glendale JSHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Flinton, PA, covering an area of approximately 98.8 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 10.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 340 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendale Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1195 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Glendale Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Glendale Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Cambria Middle School, Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glendale Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Glendale Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Glendale Jr. Sr. High School?
340 students attend Glendale Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Glendale Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glendale Jr. Sr. High School?
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glendale Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glendale Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School is part of Glendale School District.
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