Enrollment
2,069
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendora, CA
Glendora High
Federal NCES profile for Glendora High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061527001953
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendora High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendora High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendora High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Glendora Unified · California
NCES ID 061527001953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendora High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glendora High
Glendora High is a large high school in Glendora, California, enrolling 2,069 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,069 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 270 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (30%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Glendora Unified spends $12,502 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Glendora's high schools, it stands alongside Whitcomb Continuation High (104 students): Glendora High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 14.9:1).
Glendora Unified also operates Goddard Middle (728 students) and Sandburg Middle (695 students) alongside Glendora High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glendora High compares
Glendora High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,069 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,069
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$12,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 30.2%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Glendora High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendora Unified, which includes Glendora High.
$12,502
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Glendora High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Fetra Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendora High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Glendora
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,069 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glendora High
How many students attend Glendora High?
Glendora High has 2,069 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendora, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendora High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendora High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendora High?
29.3% of students at Glendora High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendora High?
The largest demographic group at Glendora High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendora High?
Glendora High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glendora High rank among high schools in Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendora High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Glendora, 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 Glendora on the city page.
Is Glendora High a good school?
Glendora High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Glendora Unified?
Besides Glendora High, Glendora Unified also operates Goddard Middle (728 students), Sandburg Middle (695 students), and La Fetra Elementary (613 students). See the Glendora Unified district page for the complete list.
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