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Glendale High

2727 S INGRAM MILL, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65804

About Glendale High

Glendale High is a public high school in Springfield, Missouri, that is part of the Springfield R-XII School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12. Glendale High has about 1,400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1, which allows for a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. The school is one of nine high schools in the district and is known as one of the best in the area. Glendale High has a full curriculum that includes Advanced Placement® classes, with about 9% of students taking them. The school also has programs to help students get ready for college and careers. Students can also take standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. There is a fair amount of diversity among the students. About 21% of the students are minorities, and about 34% are economically disadvantaged. Data on academic proficiency show that about 36% of students are good at math and 46% are good at English Language Arts. The amount of money each student gets is in line with the average for public schools in the state and the district.

Glendale High Contact Information

Address

2727 S INGRAM MILL, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65804

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Phone

(417) 523-8900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 46% in Reading.
77
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1369
Total Students
$47360
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 103 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Glendale High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.74%
Asian 2.41%
Hispanic 7.38%
Black 5.11%
Two+ Races 5.62%
Native Am. 0.37%
White
78.74%
Asian
2.41%
Hispanic
7.38%
Black
5.11%
Two+ Races
5.62%
Native Am.
0.37%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1369
47.7%
653 Female
52.3%
716 Male

Student Population

1369 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

304 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The annual Springfield Christmas Parade was the first event of the year for Glendale High School in 2026. It gave the school a chance to show off its student groups to the community. The district's recent "Attend Today, Succeed Forever" program, which won a national award for getting students more involved, is still helping the campus. Students are also getting involved in new community-led projects that are aimed at improving the economy and getting people ready for work.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Glendale High a good place for learning?

Ans. Glendale High wants students to do well in school, get involved in extracurricular activities, and be positive.

Q2. How does Glendale High help students become leaders?

Ans. Students are encouraged to develop leadership skills through clubs, activities, and hands-on experiences.

Q3. Does Glendale High help students plan for college?

Ans. Yes, Glendale High helps students plan for college and gives them academic advice.

Q4. Does Glendale High offer SAT and ACT tests?

Ans. Glendale High helps students get ready for the SAT and ACT by giving them information and helping them plan.

Q5. What is the mood like on the Glendale High campus?

Ans. The school is a friendly place that encourages respect, teamwork, and pride in the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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