- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061527001953
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
Glendora High shrank from 2,273 students in 2022-23 to 2,151 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 91.7 → 87.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 061527001953 · Glendora, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,069 enr · 22.7:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Goddard Middle (728 students)
Glendora High shrank from 2,273 students in 2022-23 to 2,151 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 91.7 → 87.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Glendora High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glendora High
2,069 students
- Goddard Middle 728
Goddard Middle
728 students
- Sandburg Middl 695
Sandburg Middle
695 students
- La Fetra Eleme 613
La Fetra Elementary
613 students
- Cullen Element 569
Cullen Elementary
569 students
- Stanton Elemen 551
Stanton Elementary
551 students
What this shows Glendora High reports 2,069 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendora High compares
Glendora High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Glendora Unified reports $13,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,069 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,273 (2022-23) → 2,151 (2023-24), down 122.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.