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Glendale Unified

California · Public School District
32
Schools
24,412
Students
$19,462
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
45.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
90.1%
Graduation Rate
+3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Glendale Unified is a public school district in California serving 24,412 students across 32 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,462 is above average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (32)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eleanor J. Toll Middle06–081,106
Rosemont Middle07–081,275
Theodore Roosevelt Middle06–08799
Woodrow Wilson Middle06–081,069
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High09–121,187
Crescenta Valley High09–122,488
Daily (Allan F.) High (Continuation)09–12120
Glendale High09–121,978
Herbert Hoover High09–121,430
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
College ViewKG–12143
Jewel City Community Day07–103
Verdugo AcademyKG–12224
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,462+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
29%
State
50.7%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal
20.4%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
24,412
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.1%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.1% graduation rate — 3.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,462 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glendale Unified?
Glendale Unified has 32 public schools, serving a total of 24,412 students.
What is the graduation rate for Glendale Unified?
The graduation rate is 90.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Glendale Unified spend per student?
Glendale Unified spends $19,462 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Glendale Unified?
45% of students in Glendale Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Glendale Unified?
No, Glendale Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Glendale Unified serve?
Glendale Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Glendale Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Glendale Unified is 53/100. 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.