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Glendale High School vs. Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School

Should you attend Glendale High School or Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Glendale High School
1440 East Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 2,006 students in grades 9-12, Glendale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,139 students in grades 9-12, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,006 students
1,139 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glendale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glendale High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glendale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glendale High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5436 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#343 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glendale High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
69%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glendale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glendale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
≥99%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Glendale High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glendale High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
500
316
Grade 10 Students
474
280
Grade 11 Students
540
265
Grade 12 Students
492
278

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glendale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glendale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glendale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% White
55%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glendale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glendale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glendale High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glendale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glendale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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