How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Glendale High | Verdugo Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Glendale, CA | La Crescenta, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 135 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.9% | 45.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Glendale High | Verdugo Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,420 | $19,420 |
| District | Glendale Unified | Glendale Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Glendale High | Verdugo Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.9% | 25.9% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 11.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Glendale High | Verdugo Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 516.5:1 | 135:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.3% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.