Glendale American School

About Glendale American School

Glendale American School is an international school located in Glendale, Arizona. It is a co-educational, college preparatory school for grades Pre-K through 12. The school follows the American curriculum, offering a wide range of courses and activities to prepare students for college. Glendale American School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art.
Glendale American School is proud to provide an environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, where students can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the 21st century.
The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their goals. They provide individualized instruction, small class sizes, and a positive atmosphere that encourages learning and growth.
At Glendale American School, students are encouraged to be responsible citizens and to be active members of the community. The school’s mission is to prepare students to be successful in college and beyond, and to help them become responsible, productive citizens.

Address:	8530 N 55th Ave Glendale, AZ 85302
Phone:	(623) 237-4008
Site:	portals.gesd40.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	442 students

Overview Glendale American School

Glendale American School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Glendale American School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Glendale American School

Glendale American School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Glendale American School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.