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5.5 avg / 10

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

School District · Glendale, Arizona

Students: 16,407
Teachers (FTE): 699

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

Math Proficiency 41.4%
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ELA Proficiency 39.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285) with test data.

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%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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