Glenwood High School

1501 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,505 students in grades 9-12, Glenwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Glenwood High School's student population of 1,505 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,505 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

Glenwood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood High School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#824 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenwood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
33%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenwood 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.
40%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenwood 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 2021-22 school year data.
66%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenwood High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenwood High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
77%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenwood High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glenwood High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Glenwood High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenwood 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)
9%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenwood High School's ranking?
Glenwood High School is ranked #824 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glenwood High School often compared to?
Glenwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rochester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Glenwood High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Glenwood High School?
1,505 students attend Glenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Glenwood High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood High School?
Glenwood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenwood High School offer ?
Glenwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenwood High School part of?
Glenwood High School is part of Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District.

School Reviews

5   5/23/2011
Glenwood Highschool is one of the best schools in illinois. It has everything you could want. Excellent learning, exploritive club, State chamionsips and people fit in so easily with the people. everyone is nice and encouraging teachers and i recommened going to Chatham district schools to anyone interested.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - abc12

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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