Glenbard West High School

670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,313 students in grades 9-12, Glenbard West High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Glenbard West High School's student population of 2,313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,313 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Glenbard West High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenbard West High School is 0.64, 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)
#250 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenbard West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
52%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenbard West 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.
49%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenbard West 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.
70%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glenbard West 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
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glenbard West High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenbard West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenbard West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenbard West 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 West 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 West High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenbard West High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Glenbard West High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenbard West 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenbard West 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 West High School's ranking?
Glenbard West High School is ranked #250 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glenbard West High School often compared to?
Glenbard West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenbard South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenbard West High School?
The graduation rate of Glenbard West High School is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Glenbard West High School?
2,313 students attend Glenbard West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Glenbard West High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenbard West High School?
Glenbard West High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenbard West High School offer ?
Glenbard West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenbard West High School part of?
Glenbard West High School is part of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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