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Glenbrook South High School vs. Glenbrook North High School

Should I attend Glenbrook South High School or Glenbrook North High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Glenbrook South High School
4000 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Glenbrook North High School
2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 3,080 students in grades 9-12, Glenbrook South 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 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,080 students
2,052 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
224 teachers
159 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#92 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#57 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
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60%
(Top 5% in IL)
66%
(Top 5% in IL)
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63%
(Top 5% in IL)
67%
(Top 5% in IL)
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98%
(Top 1% in IL)(17-18 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 1% in IL)(17-18 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
708
527
Grade 10 Students
762
479
Grade 11 Students
780
491
Grade 12 Students
830
555

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
19%
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% Hispanic
14%
5%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
60%
70%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.58
0.47
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
6%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
(11-12 School Year Data)
6%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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