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#3909 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Verdugo Academy
School · Glendale Unified · Glendale, CA
A Glendale Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
220 North Kenwood St., Glendale, CA 91206
- Math 22% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Verdugo Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Verdugo Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$86,684
Median home value
$1,094,100
Median rent
$2,159/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
38.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College ViewEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Glendale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Jewel City Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–10 | 1.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| St Monica AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 3.3 mi | 267 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #16 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
Verdugo Academy is listed in Glendale Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Verdugo Academy
Verdugo Academy is a public school in Glendale, CA, part of Glendale Unified, serving approximately 173 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,909 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verdugo Academy
What grades does Verdugo Academy serve?
Verdugo Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Verdugo Academy?
Verdugo Academy has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdugo Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdugo Academy is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Verdugo Academy rank in CA?
Verdugo Academy ranks #3,909 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Verdugo Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Verdugo Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Verdugo Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Verdugo Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Verdugo Academy a charter school?
No, Verdugo Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Verdugo Academy a Title I school?
No, Verdugo Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Verdugo Academy?
55.5% of students at Verdugo Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (818) 548-0740
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 91206)
- 32,330
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 91206; 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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