Glendale High School

Glendale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6216 W Glendale Ave,  Glendale, AZ
Glendale Union High School District
3.8
3.6
1,846 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Justin Tarver
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
520
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
38.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
51%
State Average
44%
Science
9%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
495:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
75.7%
Black
9.2%
White
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
2.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 342 Students
Northern Arizona University 270 Students
Grand Canyon University 246 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 174 Students
University of Arizona 172 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 159 Students
Phoenix College 90 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 71 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 66 Students
Prescott College 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 64 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Nursing 46 Students
Biology 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Dental Hygiene 27 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Marketing 20 Students
Engineering 20 Students
Accounting 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 250 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/11/2025
I've had an interesting experience at Glendale high school it's definitely something to remember but if you have the right teachers you can learn a lot although sometimes you may not feel heard student council hears you and try's they're best to get fun activities going there's lots of club involvement which is amazing for those who want to be involved and need something to do when they don't want to be home it's a pretty safe environment and they do their best to make sure we know what's going on everyday.
3.0 Alum
12/4/2023
My experience with Glendale High School was good. Some of the teachers cared, but some of the students did not.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
During my years at Glendale high school I had amazing teachers that were always eager to provide help when I needed it. The students, from my experience, were all friendly. There were of course some staff that gave me a hard time but I'd like to believe that they weee just having a bad day at the time. The courses at Glendale high school were challenging but useful in their own way. I believe I had a better time at school because of the friendly and eager staff that would always greet with a "good morning" and end the day with a "have a great rest of your day". Because of these people I was able to make it through the past four years at Glendale high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
3.0 parent
9/28/2019
Pretty decent besides one teacher ruining everything for how I view the school now.
4.0 teacher
4/29/2014
Students that attend GHS face rigorous expectations that helps them grow quickly into young, responsible adults ready to impact our future and our society. Not only do we push students for success, but many time students that attend GHS are coming from failing elementary and middle schools which mea...
5.0 teacher
4/29/2014
Glendale High School has an amazing student population. These kids are friendly and caring. They want to better their lives. The teachers care about each student's success, and many opportunities are available for extra help or tutoring. We are family! I am blessed to work at a school with enthusias...
5.0 student
11/2/2013
I have graduated from this high school.Now, I am attending in Arizona State University. This school has good teachers, administrator and staffs. Most of the students have scored good in AIMS. Students & teachers are really friendly. I will suggest anyone to attend in this school.

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Glendale High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Glendale, AZ, in the Glendale neighborhood, and is served by the Glendale Union High School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,846 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Glendale High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $436,765. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence High School, Apollo High School, West-Mec - Glendale High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glendale High School.

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