Top Rankings
Glenbrook HSD 225 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,092 students in Glenbrook HSD 225 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Glenbrook HSD 225 School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
5,092 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
399 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Glenbrook HSD 225 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,112 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
22%
6%
# Hispanic Students
588 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
28%
# Black Students
74 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
3,053 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
60%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
256 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,234
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,293
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,241
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,324
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,858 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,779 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$192 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student (19-20)
$40,858
$21,990

Spending / Student (19-20)
$37,779
$21,244

Best Glenbrook HSD 225 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenbrook North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,077 students
Rank: #22.
Glenbrook South High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-2000
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,015 students
Rank: #33.
Glenbrook Off Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1835 Landwehr Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-5700
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-5700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Glenbrook Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-4709
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-4709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glenbrook HSD 225 School District?
Glenbrook HSD 225 School District manages 4 public schools serving 5,092 students.
What is the rank of Glenbrook HSD 225 School District?
Glenbrook HSD 225 School District is ranked #20 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glenbrook HSD 225 School District?
60% of Glenbrook HSD 225 School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glenbrook HSD 225 School District?
Glenbrook HSD 225 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Glenbrook HSD 225 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,779 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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