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#1497 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Glendale Union Online
High School · Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Glendale, AZ
A Glendale Union High School District (4285) high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4530 W NORTHERN AVE, Glendale, AZ 85301
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Glendale Union Online score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 43 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Glendale Union Online sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,422
Median home value
$218,100
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
29%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Union High School District Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Apollo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 2,228 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Apollo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Ombudsman - Charter MetroCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Glendale Union High School District (4285)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glendale Union Online is listed in Glendale Union High School District (4285); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glendale Union Online
Glendale Union Online is a public high school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Union High School District (4285), serving approximately 379 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,497 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glendale Union Online
What grades does Glendale Union Online serve?
Glendale Union Online serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glendale Union Online?
Glendale Union Online has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
How does Glendale Union Online rank in AZ?
Glendale Union Online ranks #1,497 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Glendale Union Online's MySchoolScout rating?
Glendale Union Online has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Glendale Union Online?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glendale Union Online has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Glendale Union Online a charter school?
No, Glendale Union Online is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glendale Union Online a Title I school?
No, Glendale Union Online is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (623) 435-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 13.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85301)
- 66,970
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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