Our District

The Glendale Unified School District is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. It proudly serves 25,000 students, 10 preschools, 20 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, 1 continuation high school, 7 dual language programs, 6 magnet schools, 3 programs with students with special needs, 1 continuation high school, 2 innovative early college academies and 27 career and technical education pathways.

Student Demographics

Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.

Race and Ethnicity

White (includes Armenian) 59.3%

Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

Asian 11.1%

Filipino 4.4%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian or Alaskan Native 0.1%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

Other Demographics

Socioeconomically disadvantaged 45.2%

English learners 21.5%

Students with special needs 9.9%

Foster/homeless youth 4.8%

Indicators of Excellence

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National Blue Ribbon Schools
10 GUSD schools have earned the U.S. Office of Education's highest designation for a public school, the National Blue Ribbon.

California Distinguished Schools
26 GUSD schools have received California's highest award for excellence, the California Distinguished School Award. To earn this designation, schools must complete a rigorous evaluation that includes academic achievement, quality of instruction, school leadership, parent involvement, and school-community partnerships.

California Gold Ribbon Schools
The Gold Ribbon Schools Award recognizes California schools that have made gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education.

Title I Academic Achieving Schools
17 of GUSD's 18 Title I schools have been named Title I Academic Achieving School.

Teachers of the Year
Glendale's reputation also attracts excellent teachers and other professionals. People want to come and work in the district. One indicator is that Glendale Schools have placed more teachers in the semi-finals of the California Teachers of the Year program during the past 12 years than any other district of comparable size in the state.

Dual Language Immersion

Glendale Unified School District proudly offers dual immersion in seven languages beginning in kindergarten.

Dunsmore Elementary — Japanese
Edison Elementary — Spanish
Franklin Elementary — French, German, Italian, Spanish
Jefferson Elementary — Armenian
Keppel Elementary — Korean
Monte Vista Elementary — Korean
Muir Elementary — Spanish
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary — Japanese
White Elementary — Armenian

Roosevelt Middle — German, Spanish
Rosemont Middle — Japanese, Korean
Toll Middle — Armenian, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish
Wilson Middle — Armenian

Crescenta Valley High — French, German, Japanese,
Korean, Spanish
Clark Magnet High — Armenian, Spanish
Glendale High — Armenian, Spanish
Hoover High — Armenian, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish

Elementary Dual Language Immersion Programs

Middle School Dual Language Immersion Programs

High School World Language Programs

90:10 Program Model – French, German, Italian, Spanish

Students initially receive instruction in the target language for 90% of the day and in English for 10% of the day, starting in kindergarten. The percentage of English increases annually until 50% of the day is taught in the target language and 50% in English by 5th grade.

50:50 Program Model – Armenian, Japanese, Korean

Students receive instruction in the target language for 50% of the day and in English for 50% of the day throughout elementary school.

Students wishing to continue in the dual language immersion program for middle school take a language arts class in their target language as an elective. Some middle school programs offer a second core-content subject, such as history/social studies or science, in the target language.

All languages are available as world language course offerings at the high school level. Students may continue taking advanced language courses as their elective and most languages offer a capstone exam for potential college credit. Students are also eligible to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy in their target language.