Glendale High

1,978 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glendale High School, located at 1440 E. Broadway in Glendale, California, is a historic public secondary school serving the Glendale Unified School District. Established in 1901, it is the oldest high school in the city and has long served as a central educational institution for the local community. The campus is known for its blend of traditional architecture and updated facilities, reflecting a deep-rooted heritage while striving to provide modern academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs for its diverse student body.

Academically, Glendale High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and various specialized programs designed to prepare students for college and career success. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture featuring a wide array of student organizations, performing arts groups, and competitive athletic teams. As a cornerstone of the Glendale community, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering student achievement, inclusivity, and civic engagement among its diverse population of learners.

1,978

Total Students

90.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glendale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,038
Hispanic	664
Black	20
Asian	222
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,038 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
664 (33.6 %)
Asian
222 (11.2 %)
Two or More
30 (1.5 %)
Black
20 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)242-3161
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,978
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,088
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 9 447

Grade 10 525

Grade 11 493

Grade 12 513