How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy | Independence High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GLENDALE, AZ | GLENDALE, AZ |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 468 | 1,907 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 23.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.9% | 54.0% |
| 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 Union High School District Online Learning Academy | Independence High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,607 | $13,607 |
| District | Glendale Union High School District (4285) | Glendale Union High School District (4285) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy | Independence High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 8.2% |
| African American | 14.3% | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.7% | 77.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy | Independence High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 468:1 | 381.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 49.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 29 |
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.