At a glance
Reported students
468
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,592
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy: 468 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 750
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 33.5:1
What the reported data says about Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Glendale. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Glendale Union High School District (4285). NCES reports 468 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.7%) and White (15.8%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.8%
- Hispanic63.7%
- Black14.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glendale Union Online
High · Grades 09–12
285 reported students
Cortez High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,132 reported students
Greenway High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,318 reported students
Moon Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,471 reported students
Thunderbird High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,592 reported students
Washington High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,659 reported students
Public schools near Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Union Online High · Glendale Union High School District (4285) | 09–12 | 285 | under 0.1 mi |
| West-MEC - Apollo High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Apollo High School High · Glendale Union High School District (4285) | 09–12 | 2,152 | 0.1 mi |
| Ombudsman - Charter Metro High · Charter · Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) | 09–12 | 250 | 0.3 mi |
| Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School High · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School (79882) | 09–12 | 401 | 1.4 mi |
| Crown Point High School High · Charter · James Sandoval Preparatory High School (79475) | 09–12 | 55 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
What grades does Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy serve?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Glendale Union High School District (4285).
How many students attend Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy reported 468 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 750 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 468 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glendale Union High School District (4285) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy in?
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is part of Glendale Union High School District (4285), based in Glendale, AZ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glendale Union Online (under 0.1 mi), West-MEC - Apollo High School (0.1 mi), Apollo High School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.