Top Rankings
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 7,747 students in Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
7,747 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
475 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
15%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
28%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
43%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,870 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,289 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$200 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$196 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,870
$21,990
Spending / Student
$25,289
$21,244
Best Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenbard West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,313 students
Rank: #22.
Glenbard South High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23w200 Butterfield Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #33.
Glenbard North High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
990 Kuhn Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 653-7000
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 653-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,143 students
Rank: #44.
Glenbard East High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1014 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-9250
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-9250
Grades: 9-12
| 2,264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District manages 4 public schools serving 7,747 students.
What is the rank of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District is ranked #229 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
43% of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,289 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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