Glendale Union High School District (4285)
School District · Glendale, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
11
11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,875
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
11
11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,875
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#160 of 201
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,875
$301 vs Arizona median
District size
16,407 students
Much larger than Arizona median
About Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Glendale Union High School District (4285) is a Glendale, Arizona school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 16,407 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1. The district invests $10,875 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Glendale Union High School District (4285) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunnyslope High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Glendale Union High School District (4285) students show an average math proficiency of 41.4% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.
The district includes 11 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285) with test data.
Schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285)
11 schools High Schools 11
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Glendale
- Total Enrollment
- 16,407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 699
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) has 11 schools in total — 11 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
The average composite rating for Glendale Union High School District (4285) is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) spends $10,875 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Glendale Union High School District (4285) is 23.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Sunnyslope High School is the highest-rated school in Glendale Union High School District (4285) with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Across schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285) with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Glendale Union High School District (4285) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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