- Enrollment
- 2,322
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendale, AZ
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040345001574
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 15
- high schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy ranks #3 of 15 high schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Arizona
NCES ID 040345001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 040345001574 · Glendale, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 15.6:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students)
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy 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
- Glendale High
Glendale High School
1,734 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,659 students
- This school 468
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
468 students
What this shows Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy compares
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
White 15.8%
African American 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Union High School District Online Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy'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
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,659
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
How many students attend Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
33.9% of students at Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Union High School District Online Learning Academy rank among high schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy ranks #3 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 Union High School District Online Learning Academy, 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.