Summary:
The 85301 zip code area of Glendale, Arizona is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 7 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools in this area, with significant disparities in academic achievement and student outcomes.
Among the standout schools is Glenview College Preparatory High School, a public charter high school that ranks 98th out of 259 Arizona high schools and has a 3-star rating. This school boasts strong test scores, an 88% four-year graduation rate, and a low 2.5% dropout rate. In contrast, Glendale High School, a traditional public high school, has struggled academically, ranking 211th out of 259 Arizona high schools and receiving a 1-star rating, though it has shown some improvement in recent years.
The data also highlights the challenges faced by high-poverty schools in the area, such as Harold W Smith School, which has a 97.93% free/reduced lunch rate and significantly lower test scores compared to the state average. However, the strong performance of Glendale Elementary Online (G.E.O.) Learning, a public virtual elementary school, suggests that online learning may be a viable option for some students in the area.
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