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Glendale Union High School District (4285)

Arizona · Public School District
11
Schools
16,535
Students
$13,607
Per-Pupil Spend
-5% nat'l
53.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Glendale Union High School District (4285) is a public school district in Arizona serving 16,535 students across 11 schools. It includes 11 high school. Its graduation rate of 87.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,607 is near the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (11)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,607Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
36%
State
49.0%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal
15.4%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
16,535
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.3%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) has 11 public schools, serving a total of 16,535 students.
What is the graduation rate for Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
The graduation rate is 87.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Glendale Union High School District (4285) spend per student?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) spends $13,607 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
54% of students in Glendale Union High School District (4285) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
No, Glendale Union High School District (4285) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Glendale Union High School District (4285) serve?
Glendale Union High School District (4285) serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285) is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.