Glendale Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 24,412 students in Glendale Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Glendale Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Glendale Unified School District, which is ranked #272 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
26 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,663 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,797 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
55%
# Black Students
251 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
14,727 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
60%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
911 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,017
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,863
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,832
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,864
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,887
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,950
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,884
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,823
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,846
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,773
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,861
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,869
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,943
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,945 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Glendale Unified School District?
Glendale Unified School District manages 34 public schools serving 24,412 students.
What is the rank of Glendale Unified School District?
Glendale Unified School District is ranked #272 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale Unified School District?
60% of Glendale Unified School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendale Unified School District?
Glendale Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Glendale Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,945 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 34 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 24,412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
