Glendale High School is located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, and is part of the Glendale Union High School District. It was founded in 1911 and is the oldest Arizona high school which still remains on its original site, having been established at Glendale and Grand Avenues in the fall of 1912.
West-mec - Glendale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77.00 (FTE)
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Black
24%
6%
White
66%
34%
Two or more races
5%
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Northern Cardinal, Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West-mec - Glendale High School often compared to?
West-mec - Glendale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West-mec - Copper Canyon High School, West-mec - Ironwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Glendale High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Glendale High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Glendale High School?
21 students attend West-mec - Glendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of West-mec - Glendale High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Glendale High School offer ?
West-mec - Glendale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Glendale High School part of?
West-mec - Glendale High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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