Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy's student population of 471 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
All students will graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in college, career, and life.
School Rankings
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1873 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
63%
48%
Black
13%
6%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy's ranking?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is ranked #1873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
471 students attend Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy offer ?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy part of?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is part of Glendale Union High School District (4285).
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