Glendale High School

Summary:

Glendale High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Glendale, Arizona, with a diverse student population. The school faces several challenges, including a declining statewide ranking and rating, uneven performance across different student groups, and lower academic proficiency compared to the district and state averages.

Glendale High School has seen a drop in its statewide ranking, from a 3-star rating in 2016-2017 to a 1-star rating in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom half of Arizona high schools. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with Hispanic and Native American students performing relatively better, while Asian, African American, and multi-racial students perform much worse. Glendale High School's four-year graduation rate has declined from 90.7% in 2019-2020 to 84.9% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has increased from 0.4% in 2018-2019 to 2.1% in 2022-2023.

Academically, Glendale High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38% at the district and state levels. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.94% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, likely contributes to these challenges. Nearby schools within the same district, such as Independence High School and Apollo High School, have higher rankings, graduation rates, and academic proficiency rates compared to Glendale High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6216 W Glendale Ave
       Glendale, AZ  85301-2308


(623) 435-6200

District: Glendale Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,185 Help


Feeder schools for Glendale High School:

Elementary:    Desert Spirit
    Don Mensendick School
    Glendale American School
    Glendale Landmark School
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Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  1,816

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.7%
African American:
9.2%
White:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glendale High School ranks worse than 81.5% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 9 ranked high schools in the Glendale Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Glendale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.7%), African American (9.2%), White (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Glendale Union High School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glendale High School is 21.8. 5 high schools in the Glendale Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Glendale High School employs 83.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glendale High School is $10,185. 5 high schools in the Glendale Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glendale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale High School 211th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Glendale High School in the ranking list.)

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Glendale Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Union High School District 165th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glendale High School

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Rank History for all students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 66.98 142nd 395 64.1%
2010 59.03 171st 403 57.6%
2011 58.93 175th 397 55.9%
2012 51.27 238th 471 49.5%
2013 59.87 215th 491 56.2%
2014 59.93 178th 394 54.8%
2015 27.57 186th 261 28.7%
2016 44.69 172nd 406 57.6%
2017 41.33 188th 416 54.8%
2018 44.31 173rd 420 58.8%
2019 29.04 186th 285 34.7%
2021 40.57 253rd 509 50.3%
2022 31.58 249th 464 46.3%
2023 40.94 240th 469 48.8%
2024 19.41 211th 259 18.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.34 239th 374 36.1%
2022 27.77 193rd 282 31.6%
2023 4.87 198th 199 0.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.51 5th 45 88.9%
2021 49.70 24th 312 92.3%
2022 46.96 42nd 258 83.7%
2023 24.30 19th 24 20.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.98 50th 155 67.7%
2021 48.11 151st 422 64.2%
2022 44.30 134th 380 64.7%
2023 20.39 166th 172 3.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.55 96th 168 42.9%
2023 55.56 127th 347 63.4%
2024 27.28 121st 168 28.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.11 7th 26 73.1%
2021 58.14 45th 168 73.2%
2022 44.99 56th 150 62.7%
2023 38.83 33rd 60 45.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.42 213th 354 39.8%
2019 29.41 164th 247 33.6%
2021 40.07 248th 492 49.6%
2022 30.04 267th 456 41.4%
2023 35.47 248th 406 38.9%
2024 13.36 178th 193 7.8%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 49.04 37th 116 68.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.82 182nd 370 50.8%
2019 26.78 167th 238 29.8%
2021 41.07 250th 492 49.2%
2022 30.04 265th 455 41.8%
2023 39.00 236th 429 45.0%
2024 17.77 163rd 207 21.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.16 79th 83 4.8%
2021 33.03 158th 231 31.6%
2022 15.29 202nd 238 15.1%
2023 26.04 115th 146 21.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.10 67th 122 45.1%
2021 37.18 169th 306 44.8%
2022 35.67 164th 301 45.5%
2023 24.76 149th 201 25.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.01 106th 311 65.9%
2019 41.28 88th 183 51.9%
2021 48.73 199th 479 58.5%
2022 40.51 201st 441 54.4%
2023 43.72 190th 379 49.9%
2024 21.76 130th 164 20.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 40.88 108th 255 57.6%
2023 56.10 46th 128 64.1%
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Rank History for White students at Glendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.10 211th 291 27.5%
2019 32.72 145th 217 33.2%
2021 28.30 313th 448 30.1%
2022 31.20 267th 409 34.7%
2023 51.57 166th 371 55.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Glendale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 863 40 18 323 14 n/a n/a -151 1107
1989 821 52 25 347 16 n/a n/a -208 1053
1990 736 48 26 362 18 n/a n/a -148 1042
1991 698 49 21 398 13 n/a n/a -170 1009
1992 602 39 15 353 20 n/a n/a 0 1029
1993 573 51 20 445 25 n/a n/a 0 1114
1994 556 63 20 429 22 n/a n/a 0 1090
1995 554 69 20 524 19 n/a n/a 0 1186
1996 554 69 20 524 19 n/a n/a 0 1186
1997 582 92 17 618 21 n/a n/a 0 1330
1998 527 115 12 647 38 n/a n/a 0 1339
1999 516 99 13 648 32 n/a n/a 0 1308
2000 528 98 18 645 36 n/a n/a 0 1325
2001 482 97 18 684 42 n/a n/a 0 1323
2002 466 125 40 841 51 n/a n/a 0 1523
2003 466 125 40 841 51 n/a n/a 0 1523
2004 386 139 48 865 57 n/a n/a 0 1495
2005 358 137 57 901 52 n/a n/a 0 1505
2006 337 162 58 1009 51 n/a n/a 0 1617
2007 296 159 50 1064 43 n/a n/a 0 1612
2008 305 167 39 1196 41 n/a n/a 0 1748
2009 266 137 56 1188 37 n/a n/a 0 1684
2010 265 118 66 1176 32 n/a n/a 0 1657
2011 262 118 63 1128 42 0 6 0 1619
2012 227 136 59 1224 28 0 10 0 1684
2013 186 136 65 1216 32 1 14 0 1650
2014 164 141 56 1218 31 0 9 0 1619
2015 194 143 55 1291 28 1 7 0 1719
2016 199 171 46 1347 35 0 10 0 1808
2017 181 206 42 1372 38 1 13 0 1853
2018 183 191 44 1308 33 1 13 0 1773
2019 170 185 37 1263 34 1 19 0 1709
2020 164 196 38 1406 30 1 36 0 1871
2021 175 189 45 1392 26 1 34 0 1862
2022 184 188 49 1344 32 5 44 0 1846
2023 156 167 41 1375 41 7 29 0 1816

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glendale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1107 53.5 20.6 n/a
1989 1053 57.0 18.4 n/a
1990 1042 53.0 19.6 n/a
1991 1009 52.8 19.1 n/a
1992 1029 53.2 19.3 n/a
1993 1114 52.8 21.1 n/a
1994 1090 58.4 18.7 n/a
1995 1186 62.2 19.1 n/a
1996 1186 62.2 19.1 n/a
1997 1330 62.0 21.5 n/a
1998 1339 62.4 21.5 n/a
1999 1308 64.4 20.3 n/a
2000 1325 63.6 20.8 n/a
2001 1323 64.3 20.6 n/a
2002 1523 68.7 22.2 n/a
2003 1523 68.7 22.2 n/a
2004 1495 70.3 21.3 42.3
2005 1505 71.0 21.2 70.2
2006 1617 74.8 21.6 76.7
2007 1612 79.0 20.4 39.6
2008 1748 82.6 21.2 74.3
2009 1684 80.6 20.9 64.4
2010 1657 74.2 22.3 76.8
2011 1619 74.6 21.7 75.9
2012 1684 75.6 22.2 65.3
2013 1650 75.6 21.8 81.6
2014 1619 73.8 21.9 83.9
2015 1719 75.0 22.9 83.5
2016 1808 78.0 23.1 82.9
2017 1853 82.6 22.4 n/a
2018 1773 85.0 20.8 77
2019 1709 78.8 21.6 78.9
2020 1871 80.0 23.3 74.9
2021 1862 82.2 22.6 n/a
2022 1846 83.6 22.0 34
2023 1816 83.2 21.8 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Glendale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1107 53.5 20.6 n/a
1989 1053 57.0 18.4 n/a
1990 1042 53.0 19.6 n/a
1991 1009 52.8 19.1 n/a
1992 1029 53.2 19.3 n/a
1993 1114 52.8 21.1 n/a
1994 1090 58.4 18.7 n/a
1995 1186 62.2 19.1 n/a
1996 1186 62.2 19.1 n/a
1997 1330 62.0 21.5 n/a
1998 1339 62.4 21.5 n/a
1999 1308 64.4 20.3 n/a
2000 1325 63.6 20.8 n/a
2001 1323 64.3 20.6 n/a
2002 1523 68.7 22.2 n/a
2003 1523 68.7 22.2 n/a
2004 1495 70.3 21.3 42.3
2005 1505 71.0 21.2 70.2
2006 1617 74.8 21.6 76.7
2007 1612 79.0 20.4 39.6
2008 1748 82.6 21.2 74.3
2009 1684 80.6 20.9 64.4
2010 1657 74.2 22.3 76.8
2011 1619 74.6 21.7 75.9
2012 1684 75.6 22.2 65.3
2013 1650 75.6 21.8 81.6
2014 1619 73.8 21.9 83.9
2015 1719 75.0 22.9 83.5
2016 1808 78.0 23.1 82.9
2017 1853 82.6 22.4 n/a
2018 1773 85.0 20.8 77
2019 1709 78.8 21.6 78.9
2020 1871 80.0 23.3 74.9
2021 1862 82.2 22.6 n/a
2022 1846 83.6 22.0 34
2023 1816 83.2 21.8 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Glendale High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $159 (43.7%) $10 (2.7%) $329 (90.4%) $147 (40.4%) $48 (13.2%) $195 (53.6%) $364
2020 $549 (6.3%) $132 (1.5%) $1,231 (14.2%) $6,814 (78.5%) $1,190 (13.7%) $8,004 (92.2%) $8,685
2021 $1,100 (13.6%) $261 (3.2%) $2,462 (30.5%) $5,687 (70.4%) $1,025 (12.7%) $6,712 (83.1%) $8,074
2022 $546 (5.4%) $120 (1.2%) $1,212 (11.9%) $7,941 (78.0%) $1,578 (15.5%) $9,519 (93.5%) $10,185

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glendale High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 285 High schoolsRanks 240th of 469 High schools
 14.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17091816
 6.3%
African American185167
 9.7%
American Indian3441
 20.6%
Asian3741
 10.8%
Hispanic12631375
 8.9%
Pacific Islander17
 600%
White170156
 8.2%
Two or More Races1929
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.9%75.9%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glendale High School

Glendale High School ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Arizona high schools.

Students at Glendale High School are 76% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% White, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Glendale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Desert Spirit
Elementary : Don Mensendick School
Elementary : Glendale American School
Elementary : Glendale Landmark School
Elementary : Harold W Smith School
Elementary : William C Jack School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,816 students attended Glendale High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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