Glendora Unified School District

500 North Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741-2964
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Glendora Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,362 students in Glendora Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Glendora Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
6,362 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glendora Unified School District, which is ranked #265 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#268 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
34%
61%
47%
40%
29%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
12%
% Hispanic
50%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
27%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,043 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,082 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,043
$20,100
Spending / Student
$13,082
$18,511

Best Glendora Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 North Amelia Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Goddard Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
859 East Sierra Madre Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Cullen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 North Live Oak Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
La Fetra Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
547 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sellers Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 North Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Glendora High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 East Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Gr: 9-12 | 2,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
819 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 South Vecino Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Whitcomb Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 West Mauna Loa Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Williams Educational Center
Special Education School
301 South Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-1611

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,362 students.
What is the rank of Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District is ranked #265 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendora Unified School District?
50% of Glendora Unified School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Glendora Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,082 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 6,362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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