Glendale Union High School District

The Glendale Union High School District in Arizona operates 11 high schools serving a diverse student population. The district as a whole is ranked 165 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Thunderbird High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arizona, with strong academic performance, including 54% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 43% in Mathematics. Sunnyslope High School is another high-performing school, with a 92.4% four-year graduation rate and 55% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 47% in Mathematics. Greenway High School has shown consistent improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating over the past 3 years.

However, the district's online learning options appear to be struggling, with much lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and significantly lower test scores compared to the traditional high schools. Additionally, there is a clear divide in academic performance between the higher-performing and lower-performing schools within the district, with the top-ranked schools outpacing the district and state averages, while some schools lag behind. The district's overall ranking and 2-star rating suggest there is room for improvement in the quality of education across the district.