Glenbard South High School vs. Glenbard West High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Glenbard South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Glenbard West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,090 students in grades 9-12, Glenbard South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,330 students in grades 9-12, Glenbard West High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,090 students
2,330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
130 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#392 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Graduation Rate
94%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
286
569
Grade 10 Students
265
562
Grade 11 Students
261
542
Grade 12 Students
278
657
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
14%
% Hispanic
18%
25%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
56%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%