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Glendale High

High School · Glendale Unified · Glendale, CA

A Glendale Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1440 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205

  • Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation23.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$16,739
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Glendale High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Glendale High 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,332/100K

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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

$59,005

Median home value

$763,100

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

39.1%

Homeownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

19.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Armenian FairytalePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.4 mi125Compare →
Glendale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.8 mi313Compare →
Glendale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privateK–120.9 mi329Compare →
Daily (allan F.) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified4.39–121.1 mi108Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Glendale Unified

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#26 of 31
District spending per student
$16,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glendale High is listed in Glendale Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glendale High

Glendale High is a public high school in Glendale, CA, part of Glendale Unified, serving approximately 2,006 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,409 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glendale High

What grades does Glendale High serve?

Glendale High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Glendale High?

Glendale High has an enrollment of approximately 2,006 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale High?

The student-teacher ratio at Glendale High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glendale High rank in CA?

Glendale High ranks #6,409 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Glendale High's MySchoolScout rating?

Glendale High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glendale High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Glendale High a charter school?

No, Glendale High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glendale High a Title I school?

No, Glendale High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glendale High?

67.3% of students at Glendale High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,006
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 91205)
34,890
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
40.6
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 91205; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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