Glendale Union High School District (4285) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 16,407 students in Glendale Union High School District (4285). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285) have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Glendale Union High School District (4285), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
352 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
557 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10,285 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
48%
# Black Students
1,346 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
3,327 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
20%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
45 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
495 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
-
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,292
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,398
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,961
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,756
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,585 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,003 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) manages 11 public schools serving 16,407 students.
What is the rank of Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) is ranked #194 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
63% of Glendale Union High School District (4285) students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Glendale Union High School District (4285)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,003 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 16,407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
