District

Glendale Unified School District

CAGlendale, CaliforniaLosAngeles County

Contact & Location

223 North Jackson Street, Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 241-3111

Enrollment & Schools

34
Total Schools
25,296
Total Enrollment
K-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary
Schools
21
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
4
Middle Schools
High
Schools
9
High Schools

Rating Distribution

620%
Below Average
1137%
Average
1343%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
34
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
21
Middle
4
High
9

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
63%
Hispanic / Latino
18%
Asian
10%
Two or More Races
4%
Black / African American
1%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

0%Students Eligible

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

6.6
out of 10
Average ACT Score
25.5
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
67%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
18%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
20% (6)
Average
37% (11)
Above Average
43% (13)

Glendale Unified School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Glendale Unified School District

34 schools

Elementary Schools

(21)

Middle Schools

(4)

High Schools

(9)

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

School Teaches White Privilege Concept

Alleged incident in Glendale Unified School District · California

A high school English class utilized a cartoon graphic to illustrate the concept of white privilege. This lesson prompted an inquiry to the district, which did not provide a response.

Occurred on May 3, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

District seeks gender equity consultant

Alleged incident at Dunsmore Elementary School · Glendale Unified School District · California

A school district superintendent recommended accepting a donation to fund a gender equity consultant for an elementary school. This consultant would advise on gender identity topics. The district's existing policies already promote diversity and inclusion, including LGBTQ+ themes.

Occurred on March 21, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

District promotes LGBTQ+ resources

Alleged incident in Glendale Unified School District · California

A school district provided teachers with resources for teaching LGBTQ+ topics, including gender identity, to young students during Pride Month. These materials, sourced from organizations like HRC and ADL, covered concepts such as transgender identity and social justice. Parents were reportedly unaware of the content being distributed for classroom use.

Occurred on June 8, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

Glendale Gender Identity Policy

Alleged incident in Glendale Unified School District · California

A school district policy outlines how staff may discuss a student's gender identity with them. This policy allows for the possibility of not disclosing a student's transgender or gender-nonconforming status to their parents or guardians. The district's approach raises concerns about parental involvement in their children's personal information.

Occurred on April 10, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 34 schools in Glendale Unified School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026