A CLOSER LOOK

 ● With approximately 15,000 students, Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) is the second-largest district of its kind in Arizona. Serving both Phoenix and Glendale, GUHSD consists of nine traditional high schools and one alternative high school.

 ● In the 2009 Arizona LEARNS school profiles, seven GUHSD schools were designated “Excelling,” the highest possible ranking. The remaining two traditional schools received “Highly Performing” labels, the second-highest ranking.
 
 ● GUHSD schools are among America’s Best High Schools according to U.S. News & World Report.

 ● GUHSD is an international and national model for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). All high schools in the district are nationally and internationally accredited by the NCA.

 ● GUHSD offers smaller class sizes. The average student-teacher ratio is 20:1. (State of Arizona Office of the Auditor General)

 ● GUHSD allocates more money to the classroom than the state average. (State of Arizona Office of the Auditor General)

 ● GUHSD offers a variety of advanced placement and dual credit classes at all nine traditional high schools.

 ● Over 77% of GUHSD students enroll in post-secondary education.

 ● GUHSD students earned over $34 million in scholarships during the 2008-2009 school year.

 ● GUHSD test scores exceed state averages on all state-mandated testing.

● GUHSD offers numerous Career and Technical Education courses and provides students with career-development opportunities through partnerships with local hospitals and fire and police departments.
 
 ● Approximately 76% of the district’s students participate in extracurricular programs at school, compared to 50% nationally.

 ● GUHSD has a parent satisfaction rate of 94%.

 ● GUHSD has a low drop-out rate of 1.2%, compared to a national average of 8.7%.

 ● GUHSD has a staff of highly-qualified and dedicated teachers and support staff. The district's outstanding educators earn local, state and national recognition.

 ● GUHSD provides a nationally recognized teacher mentor program.

 ● GUHSD athletic teams win local, regional and state championships. The district's fine arts and performing arts students excel in competitions from the local to the national levels.

 ● GUHSD employs over 2,000 people, contributing to the local economy.