Glenbard East High School

1014 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,275 students in grades 9-12, Glenbard East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Glenbard East High School's student population of 2,275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,275 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Glenbard East High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenbard East High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1263 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenbard East High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenbard East 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.
28%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenbard East 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.
55%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glenbard East High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glenbard East High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenbard East High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenbard East High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenbard East High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glenbard East High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glenbard East High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenbard East High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Glenbard East High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenbard East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenbard East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenbard East High School's ranking?
Glenbard East High School is ranked #1263 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glenbard East High School often compared to?
Glenbard East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenbard South High School, Glenbard North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenbard East High School?
The graduation rate of Glenbard East High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Glenbard East High School?
2,275 students attend Glenbard East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Glenbard East High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenbard East High School?
Glenbard East High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenbard East High School offer ?
Glenbard East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenbard East High School part of?
Glenbard East High School is part of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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