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Glendale, the hub of the West Valley
Glendale, Arizona is located northwest of Phoenix and is considered part of the Greater Phoenix area. Glendale is home to Arizona State University’s West campus and Luke Air Force Base. It is the hub of what many Arizonian’s refer to as the West Valley. Over the past two decades, Glendale has been one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and (as of 2012) stands as Arizona’s 5th largest city.
Emplyoment
Top non-government employers in Glendale are AAA, Arrowhead Hospital, Banner Health, Honeywell, Wal-Mart, Humana, Midwestern University, Bechtel Corporation and Ace Building Maintenance Co. Luke Air Force Base and the City of Glendale top the list in the government Sector.
Entertainment, Shopping & More!
Glendale’s major shopping and dining attractions are Arrowhead Town Center, Glendale Civic Center, the Antique District in Glendale’s Historical Downtown, and Westgate Entertainment District, which is close to the stadiums, movie theaters, bars, restaurants and family-friendly attractions and events.
Image Credit: Westgate Entertainment District
Adjacent to the Westgate Entertainment District is the University of Phoenix Stadium where Valley residents and visitors alike travel to watch the Arizona Cardinals play football. The Arizona Coyotes play hockey at Glendale’s at Gile Riva Arena.
Camelback Ranch Glendale is the Spring Training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. You can also see Arizona Fall League Baseball games there, as well as AZ Rookie League games in the summer.
Education
In the Glendale there are four elementary and secondary school districts. The American Graduate School of International Management (“Thunderbird”) is internationally recognized as one of the best schools in the world for international business. The first private health sciences school in Arizona is Midwestern University. Additionally, Glendale is home to Glendale Community College, the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Arizona State University’s West Campus
Schools K – 12
View Top Rated Schools in Glendale
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Glendale Union High School District
7650 North 43rd Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301 | Phone: 623-435-6000 | Fax: 623-435-6078
| Apollo High School 8045 N. 47th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85302 Phone: 623-435-6300 Fax: 623-435-6369 Attendance: 623-435-6301 |
Cortez High School 8828 N 31st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051 Phone: 623-915-8200 Fax: 623-915-8244 Attendance: 623-915-8201 |
Glendale High School 6216 W. Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 Phone: 623-435-6200 Fax: 623-435-6270 Attendance: 623-435-6201 |
| Greenway High School 3930 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85053 Phone: 623-915-8500 Fax: 623-915-8560 Attendance: 623-915-8501 |
Independence High School 6602 N. 75th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85303 Phone: 623-435-6100 Fax: 623-435-6157 Attendance: 623-435-6101 |
Moon Valley High School 3625 W. Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85029 Phone: 623-915-8000 Fax: 623-915-8070 Attendance: 623-915-8001 |
| Sunny Slope High School 35 W. Dunlap Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phone: 623-915-8760 Fax: 623-915-8762 Attendance: 623-915-8784 |
Thunderbird High School 1750 W. Thunderbird Road Phoenix, AZ 85023 Phone: 623-915-8900 Fax: 623-915-8971 Attendance: 623-915-8912 |
Washington High School 2217 W. Glendale Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phone: 623-915-8400 Fax: 623-915-8437 Attendance: 623-915-8442 |