Original Research by School Decision on Daily (allan F.) High (continuation)
Daily High is a small continuation school serving grades eleven and twelve in Glendale, an entertainment and residential hub about a short drive north of downtown Los Angeles. This is an alternative school setting, and the enrollment data shows it serves only upper-grade students, with most students in grade twelve.
The student body is economically diverse but leans toward lower income. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment is split between Hispanic students and white students, with smaller representation of Asian and other backgrounds. More specific data on the school's special education enrollment and English learner population was not available.
The academic picture is direct: state testing results from 2024-25 show very low proficiency across all subjects. In English language arts, a small share of students met proficiency standards. In mathematics, no students met proficiency. In science, a tiny fraction of students demonstrated proficiency. These are continuation school results, meaning the population typically consists of students who have not succeeded in the traditional high school pathway and may be returning to earn a diploma, working toward specific skill-based credentials, or managing complex barriers to full-time attendance. The testing numbers reflect the challenge level of serving this population.
A parent should understand that Daily High is designed as an alternative pathway, not a traditional comprehensive high school. The low proficiency results do not mean the school is failing; they reflect the population served. For a family considering this school, the real questions are whether the school's program design, counseling support, and credential pathways are a good match for their child's situation. Data on graduation rates, course offerings, attendance support, staffing, or specific programming was not available, so a parent may want to look into those details directly with the school to understand what pathways are available and how the school works with students who are struggling in or coming back to secondary education.
Glendale itself offers a mixed urban and residential setting. The city is known for a walkable downtown with mixed-use development, entertainment-industry employment, and a robust park and transit system anchored by the Glendale Transportation Center. Housing in the Glendale area is significantly above the national median and has modest affordability challenges; rents are also well above national norms. The city continues to add multifamily housing, much of it concentrated near downtown, though the construction pipeline has moderated.
At the district level, Glendale Unified recently moved secondary schools back to a six-period schedule beginning in 2025-26 after a popular seven-period schedule that ended due to budget pressures. This means less elective access for most secondary students, though Daily High's program structure may differ from traditional schools. The district is also evaluating a possible facilities bond measure, which could affect property taxes if placed on the ballot.
See more original research from School Decision →