| Number of Schools Managed |
4 |
3 |
| Number of Students Managed |
8,998 students |
984 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$108,343,000 |
$9,428,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$110,139,000 |
$9,311,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$12,041 |
$9,581 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$12,240 |
$9,462 |
| District Graduation Rates |
93% |
92% |
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- Glenbard West High School, or GWHS (also GBW), and locally referred to as "West," is a public four-year high school located at the corner of Ellyn Avenue and Crescent Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Glenbard Township High School District 87. The West campus draws students from Glen Ellyn (primarily north of Illinois Route 38), a small portion of Lombard, and a portions of Glendale Heights and Carol Stream.
- History
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The first high school that students in the area attended was Glen Ellyn High School, which served students from 1916—22. The school was built in the style of a castle, complete with roof turrets.
- Facilities
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'Glenbard' as it was originally named, was constructed in 1922, atop Honeysuckle Hill, overlooking Lake Ellyn. Built with dark red brick, the building was built with castle-like design, complete with a turret and other minor castle details. Athletics were initially played in a gymnasium built in the school building itself, but with the construction of a $12 million state of the art field house across the street, the once gym was turned into the Robert D. Elliott Library, named after one of the most influential principals in school history.
- Across the road from Glenbard West is Bill Duchon Field, where both football and men's lacrosse are played. Originally built in 1923, it was renamed in 1980 in honor of a former head football coach.
- In media
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Bill Duchon Field was used to stage the football field scenes in the 1986 film Lucas.
- The 1991 television documentary Yearbook was filmed here.
- Glenbard West figures prominently in the award-winning young adult novel Say Goodnight, Gracie by Julie Reece Deaver.
- It was also featured in the post-apocalyptic book The Girl Who Owned A City by O. T. Nelson.
- Academics
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In 2008, Glenbard West had an average ACT score of 22.9 and graduated 92.0% of its senior class. Glenbard West has made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on the Prairie State Achievement Examination, which with the ACT, comprise the assessments used in Illinois to fulfill the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
- Athletics
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Glenbard West competes in the West Suburban Conference. The school is also a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most sports and competitive activities in Illinois. Teams are stylized as the Hilltoppers.
- The school sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women in: basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
- Basketball (girls): 3rd place (1998—99)
- Cross Country (boys): 4th place (1962—63, 67—68, 68—69, 77—78); 3rd place (1973—74); 2nd place (1958—59, 59—60, 61—62, 63—64); State Champions (1960—61)
- Cross Country (girls): 3rd place (1979—80); 2nd place (1980—81)
- Football: semifinals (2008—09); 2nd place (1976—77); State Champions (1983—84)
- Golf (boys): 4th place (1992—93); 3rd place (1955—56, 93—94); 2nd place (1942—43, 44—45, 66—67)
- Gymnastics (boys): 4th place (2000—01); 3rd place (2006—07); 2nd place (1994—95, 97—98, 99—2000); State Champions (1995—96)
- Soccer (boys): 4th place (1991—92)
- Tennis (boys): 3rd place (1938—39)
- Track & Field (boys): 4th place (1932—33, 34—3572—73); 3rd place (1956—57, 69—70)
- Volleyball (girls): 3rd place (1981—82); 2nd place (1982—83); State Champions (1983—84)
- Notable alumni
- Laurie Anderson (class of 1965) is a musician, songwriter, inventor, and performance artist.
- Samuel Bodman (class of 1956) was the U.S. Secretary of Energy (2005—2009).
- Rob Boras is a football coach, currently tight end coach with the Chicago Bears.
- Matt Bowen (class of 1995) was an NFL defensive back (2000—06).
- Amy Carlson (class of 1986) is an actress who works in film and television (Alex Taylor on the TV series Third Watch).
- Jeffery Deaver (class of 1968) is a mystery author, perhaps best known for his creation of the character Lincoln Rhyme in novels such as The Bone Collector.
- Julie Deaver (class of 1971) is a screenwriter and an award-winning author of young adult novels.
- Chris Faller, ex-bassist for The Hush Sound, class of 2003
- Christina Filiaggi (class of 1986) is a radio producer and on-air talent.
- Erin Gilreath competed in the hammer throw at the 2004 Olympics.
- Mike Hall (class of 2000) is a sportscaster and ESPN Dream Job winner.
- Fareed Haque (class of 1981) is a guitarist and professor of Jazz and Classical Guitar Studies at Northern Illinois University.
- Sean Hayes (class of 1988) is an Emmy Award-winning actor, best known for his role as Jack McFarland on the series Will & Grace.
- Michael Herbick (class of 1967) is a multiple award-winning sound mixer (Lonesome Dove, The Fugitive).
- Brad Johansen (class of 1980) is the radio play-by-play announcer for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Bobby Rahal (class of 1971) was an Indy-car driver and is co-owner of Rahal Letterman Racing. As a driver, he won the 1986 Indianapolis 500.
- Nancy Reno (class of 1984) was an Olympic competitor in beach volleyball (1996) and won a bronze medal at the 1997 Beach Volleyball World Championships.
- Peter Roskam (class of 1979) is a U. S. Congressman, representing Illinois's 6th congressional district (2007—present).
- Larry Shue (class of 1964) was a playwright (The Foreigner).
- Colin Stinton (class of 1965) is an actor known for his work on film (Tomorrow Never Dies, The Bourne Ultimatum) and television.
- Patricia Tallman (class of 1975) is a stunt performer and actress, best known for her role as Lyta Alexander on Babylon 5.
- Phil Vischer (class of 1984) is an author, actor, and puppeteer who co-founded Veggie Tales.
- Ted Wass (class of 1970) is an actor and director best known for his work on television (Blossom).
- Darren Wilson, drummer for The Hush Sound, class of 2003
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- External links
- Official Website
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