Glendale High School

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

glendale.guhsdaz.org/

1,816 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glendale High School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is the flagship campus of the Glendale Union High School District. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1911, the school stands as a central pillar of the local community. It serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness through rigorous coursework, advanced placement programs, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success and community engagement, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally. By integrating modern educational practices with a long-standing tradition of excellence, Glendale High School strives to prepare its graduates to meet the challenges of a global society. Its location on Glendale Avenue makes it a highly accessible hub for students in the surrounding area, maintaining a strong spirit of school pride and a collaborative culture between faculty, families, and the community.

1,816

Total Students

83.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glendale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	1,375
Black	167
Asian	41
Two or More	29
American Indian	41
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,375 (75.7 %)
Black
167 (9.2 %)
White
156 (8.6 %)
Asian
41 (2.3 %)
American Indian
41 (2.3 %)
Two or More
29 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Phone:	(623)435-6200
Website:	http://glendale.guhsdaz.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 570

Grade 10 480

Grade 11 404

Grade 12 362