- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendale, CA
Glendale High
Federal NCES profile for Glendale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061524001931
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Glendale High held near 2,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.5 → 96.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 061524001931 · Glendale, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,066 enr · 23:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Glendale High held near 2,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.5 → 96.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Glendale High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- This school
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle
1,182 students
What this shows Glendale High reports 2,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendale High compares
Glendale High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,066
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Glendale High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glendale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Glendale
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,066 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glendale High
How many students attend Glendale High?
Glendale High has 2,066 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,978 (2022-23) → 2,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale High is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendale High?
53.9% of students at Glendale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale High?
The largest demographic group at Glendale High is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale High?
Glendale High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glendale High rank among high schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Glendale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Glendale High, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students), and Eleanor J. Toll Middle (1,412 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.