Glenbrook North High School

2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 2,052 students in grades 9-12, Glenbrook North High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,052 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenbrook North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Glenbrook North High School's student population of 2,052 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 159 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,052 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Glenbrook North High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenbrook North High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#57 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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66%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenbrook North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenbrook North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
19%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
70%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Glenbrook North High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
98%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Glenbrook North High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenbrook North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenbrook North High School's ranking?
Glenbrook North High School is ranked #57 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glenbrook North High School often compared to?
Glenbrook North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenbrook South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenbrook North High School?
The graduation rate of Glenbrook North High School is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Glenbrook North High School?
2,052 students attend Glenbrook North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Glenbrook North High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenbrook North High School?
Glenbrook North High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenbrook North High School offer ?
Glenbrook North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenbrook North High School part of?
Glenbrook North High School is part of Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,052 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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