Glendale Union High School District
- 7650 NORTH 43RD AVE
- GLENDALE, AZ 85301
- (623) 435-6000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 70.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,929 | $8,089 |
| Students Per Teacher | 21.2 | 19.9 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 14,962 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 707 | - |
District Test Scores
AIMS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2009 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | - | |
Grade 2010 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 18.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 42.0% | - | |
Grade 2011 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 72.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 43.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | - | |
Grade 2012 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 77.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 56.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 2013 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 62.0% | |
HS - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 58.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 78.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 48.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 37.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 74.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 63.0% | |
Grade 2008 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 18.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 22.0% | 25.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 19.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | - | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 76.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 74.0% | 73.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 76.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 56.0% | 35.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 59.0% | 49.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 59.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 45.0% | 28.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 54.0% | 36.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 52.0% | 35.0% | |
Grade 2007 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 41.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 19.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 18.0% | - | |
Source: AZ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 14,962 | 21.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | - |
| 1st Grade Students | - |
| 2nd Grade Students | - |
| 3rd Grade Students | - |
| 4th Grade Students | - |
| 5th Grade Students | - |
| 6th Grade Students | - |
| 7th Grade Students | - |
| 8th Grade Students | - |
| 9th Grade Students | 4,098 |
| 10th Grade Students | 3,944 |
| 11th Grade Students | 3,448 |
| 12th Grade Students | 3,430 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 416 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 552 |
| Hispanic | 7,232 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,233 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,487 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,655 |
| Female | 7,265 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 707 | 21.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 1 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 706 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 194 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 9 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 30 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 30 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 8 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 491 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 139 |
| Student Support Services | 97 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 212 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $143,814,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $69,531,000 | 48.3% |
| Property Tax | $55,987,000 | 38.9% |
| Other School Systems | $3,471,000 | 2.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $463,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $2,136,000 | 1.5% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $51,000 | 0.04% |
| District Activity Receipts | $3,749,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,391,000 | 1.0% |
| Sale of Property | $32,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,277,000 | 0.9% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $19,000 | 0.01% |
| Private Contributions | $61,000 | 0.04% |
| Miscellaneous | $894,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $63,304,000 | 44.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $59,656,000 | 41.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $390,000 | 0.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $390,000 | 0.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $89,000 | 0.06% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $51,000 | 0.04% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $324,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,407,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Programs | $997,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $10,979,000 | 7.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,653,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,946,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $848,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $73,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $1,303,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $150,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,237,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Other | $1,740,000 | 1.2% |
| Non-Specified | $29,000 | 0.02% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $119,481,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $68,263,000 | 57.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $45,712,000 | 38.3% |
| Student Support | $8,617,000 | 6.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,828,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $928,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $5,013,000 | 3.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $18,547,000 | 12.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,888,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $3,891,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,506,000 | 4.6% |
| Food Services | $4,126,000 | 2.9% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,380,000 | 1.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | 2,800 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 233 | 1.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Glendale Union High School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 14,962
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 707
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| APOLLO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8045 North 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,856 | 22.3 |  Review This School |
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| CORTEZ HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8828 North 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,271 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6216 West Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,657 | 22.3 | Review This School |
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| GREENWAY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3930 West Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,575 | 22.1 | Review This School |
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| INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6602 North 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,863 | 22.8 | Review This School |
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| METROCENTER ACADEMY | ||||
9617 Metro Parkway West
Phoenix, AZ Public | 10-12 | 71 | 4.3 | Review This School |
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| MOON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3625 West Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,598 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| SUNNYSLOPE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
35 West Dunlap
Phoenix, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,791 | 22.0 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| THUNDERBIRD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1750 West Thunderbird
Phoenix, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,547 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2217 West Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,691 | 23.4 | Review This School |
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