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New Trier Township H S Northfield vs. Glenbrook North High School

Should you attend New Trier Township H S Northfield or Glenbrook North High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New Trier Township H S Northfield
7 Happ Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Glenbrook North High School
2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

New Trier Township H S Northfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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 5%)
Overview
Serving 923 students in grades 9, New Trier Township H S Northfield ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,062 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 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9
9-12
Total Students
923 students
2,062 students
This chart displays total students of New Trier Township H S Northfield by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays total students of Glenbrook North High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This chart displays gender of New Trier Township H S Northfield
This chart displays gender of Glenbrook North High School
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
150 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of New Trier Township H S Northfield by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the total teachers of Glenbrook North High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of New Trier Township H S Northfield and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glenbrook North High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

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#50 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
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This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenbrook North High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
(15-16 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 5% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Trier Township H S Northfield 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 2015-16 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenbrook North 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.
65%
(15-16 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Trier Township H S Northfield 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 2015-16 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenbrook North 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.
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71%
(Top 20% in IL)
≥50%
(13-14 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart displays graduation rate of New Trier Township H S Northfield and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Glenbrook North High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Glenbrook North High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
923
534
Grade 10 Students
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529
Grade 11 Students
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477
Grade 12 Students
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522

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in New Trier Township H S Northfield and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glenbrook North High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in New Trier Township H S Northfield and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenbrook North High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in New Trier Township H S Northfield and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenbrook North High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
75%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in New Trier Township H S Northfield and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenbrook North High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in New Trier Township H S Northfield and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glenbrook North 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.
0.42
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of New Trier Township H S Northfield and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenbrook North High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Trier Township H S Northfield 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenbrook North 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
2%
(11-12 School Year Data)
6%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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