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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 7,810 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
7,810 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
474 Teachers
137,830 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 861 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
32%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
43%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,741 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,068 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$225 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$219 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,741
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,068
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 7,810 students.
What is the rank of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District is ranked #229 out of 861 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, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 $28,068 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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