Summary:
Glendora Unified School District operates two public high schools—Glendora High, a comprehensive 9-12 school, and Whitcomb Continuation High, an alternative school—serving over 2,100 students in the Glendora area.
Glendora High is a standout, high-performing school consistently ranked in the top 16% of California high schools, with a 98% graduation rate and very low dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Its students perform well above state averages in English and math. In contrast, Whitcomb Continuation High serves a much smaller population of at-risk students, focusing on helping them graduate, which it does at a rate of nearly 90%, though its students' standardized test scores are significantly lower.
The district allocates more resources per student to Whitcomb Continuation High, providing a much lower student-teacher ratio, reflecting its mission to support students facing greater challenges, including a very high rate of chronic absenteeism. Overall, Glendora Unified is a strong district, with its comprehensive high school demonstrating stable, high-quality outcomes for the majority of its students.
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