- Enrollment
- 2,322
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendale, AZ
Glendale High School
Federal NCES profile for Glendale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040345000278
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #4 of 15
- high schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale High School ranks #4 of 15 high schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Arizona
NCES ID 040345000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Glendale High School held near 1,813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.2 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 040345000278 · Glendale, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,734 enr · 20.9:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students)
Glendale High School held near 1,813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.2 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Glendale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyslope Hig
Sunnyslope High School
2,322 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
2,152 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
1,907 students
- This school
Glendale High School
1,734 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,659 students
- Thunderbird Hi
Thunderbird High School
1,592 students
What this shows Glendale High School reports 1,734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendale High School compares
Glendale High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 37% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,734 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,734
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
333
in-school suspensions + 320 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
African American 9.4%
White 7.4%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Glendale High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Union High School District (4285) reports $10,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glendale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thunderbird High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,659
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Glendale
4 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 (~1,734 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glendale High School
How many students attend Glendale High School?
Glendale High School has 1,734 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,816 (2022-23) → 1,813 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale High School is 20.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendale High School?
66.0% of students at Glendale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale High School?
The largest demographic group at Glendale High School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale High School?
Glendale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glendale High School rank among high schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale High School ranks #4 of 15 high schools in Glendale, AZ. 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 Union High School District (4285)?
Besides Glendale High School, Glendale Union High School District (4285) also operates Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students), Apollo High School (2,152 students), and Independence High School (1,907 students). See the Glendale Union High School District (4285) district page for the complete list.