Glenbrook North High School

Summary:

Glenbrook North High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Northbrook, Illinois, with a student population of 2,062. It is part of the Glenbrook High School District 225, which is ranked 19th out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Glenbrook North has consistently been ranked as one of the top high schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking between 11th and 90th over the past several years.

Glenbrook North's academic performance is exceptional, with 70% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 61.1% for the district and 26.1% for the state. Similarly, 66.3% were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to 61.9% for the district and 31.1% for the state. The school also boasts an exceptional four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.7% to 96.9% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate between 0.0% and 1.0% during the same period. Glenbrook North excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Glenbrook North's performance is exceptional, the school's recent increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.4% in 2020-2021 to 12.0% in 2023-2024, may be an area to monitor and address. However, the school's performance relative to nearby schools, such as Glenbrook South High School, Wheeling High School, and New Trier Township High School, remains consistently superior, highlighting Glenbrook North's dedication to providing a world-class education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2300 Shermer Rd
       Northbrook, IL  60062-6722


(847) 272-6400

District: Glenbrook HSD 225

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,748 Help


Feeder schools for Glenbrook North High School:

Elementary:    Greenbriar Elementary School
    Hickory Point Elementary School
    Meadowbrook Elementary School
    Shabonee School
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Middle:    Maple School
    Northbrook Junior High School
    Wood Oaks Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  2,062

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
Asian:
20.5%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glenbrook North High School ranks better than 98.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.68. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Glenbrook North High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenbrook North High School is $30,748.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glenbrook North High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glenbrook North High School 13th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Glenbrook North High School in the ranking list.)

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Glenbrook HSD 225:

SchoolDigger ranks Glenbrook HSD 225 19th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glenbrook North High School

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Rank History for all students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 97.69 8th 586 98.6%
2004 97.55 6th 592 99.0%
2005 96.93 8th 590 98.6%
2006 96.57 9th 596 98.5%
2007 97.77 9th 612 98.5%
2008 96.86 9th 624 98.6%
2009 95.67 13th 632 97.9%
2010 96.85 8th 643 98.8%
2011 97.61 10th 655 98.5%
2012 96.43 11th 665 98.3%
2013 96.31 12th 670 98.2%
2014 97.43 10th 670 98.5%
2015 86.65 52nd 614 91.5%
2016 71.58 102nd 643 84.1%
2017 97.94 16th 642 97.5%
2018 98.39 12th 647 98.1%
2019 97.34 18th 701 97.4%
2021 99.64 11th 688 98.4%
2022 96.46 23rd 699 96.7%
2023 83.41 90th 699 87.1%
2024 99.68 13th 697 98.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.38 24th 154 84.4%
2019 83.46 24th 165 85.5%
2021 77.93 34th 160 78.8%
2022 90.45 14th 170 91.8%
2023 70.97 48th 163 70.6%
2024 97.34 7th 182 96.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.97 159th 217 26.7%
2024 64.16 39th 248 84.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.96 5th 374 98.7%
2019 98.82 15th 473 96.8%
2021 99.71 9th 453 98.0%
2022 99.32 10th 493 98.0%
2023 99.94 8th 476 98.3%
2024 99.51 14th 482 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.63 8th 585 98.6%
2019 95.37 13th 639 98.0%
2021 99.98 6th 611 99.0%
2022 95.06 17th 626 97.3%
2023 83.21 62nd 644 90.4%
2024 99.05 12th 639 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.59 6th 620 99.0%
2019 97.01 18th 665 97.3%
2021 99.11 13th 639 98.0%
2022 95.16 22nd 658 96.7%
2023 83.06 92nd 656 86.0%
2024 99.45 12th 664 98.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.63 13th 428 97.0%
2024 99.74 11th 429 97.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.18 15th 619 97.6%
2019 96.71 22nd 675 96.7%
2021 99.68 10th 653 98.5%
2022 96.75 21st 664 96.8%
2023 82.97 92nd 668 86.2%
2024 99.63 13th 668 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.13 20th 132 84.8%
2019 86.01 15th 130 88.5%
2021 87.16 18th 135 86.7%
2022 78.14 27th 141 80.9%
2023 70.53 40th 134 70.1%
2024 84.26 27th 137 80.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.51 8th 291 97.3%
2019 98.26 9th 317 97.2%
2021 99.92 6th 317 98.1%
2022 95.92 16th 335 95.2%
2023 65.35 72nd 333 78.4%
2024 91.60 27th 336 92.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Glenbrook North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.52 19th 548 96.5%
2019 97.38 17th 552 96.9%
2021 97.99 18th 553 96.7%
2022 93.58 33rd 560 94.1%
2023 71.60 132nd 557 76.3%
2024 98.30 16th 554 97.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Glenbrook North High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1726 1 161 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1905
1989 1582 1 195 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1798
1990 1485 1 210 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1723
1991 1439 4 246 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1712
1992 1476 5 243 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1748
1993 1448 3 241 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1713
1994 1481 1 271 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1773
1995 1443 0 278 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1749
1996 1443 0 278 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1749
1997 1453 1 298 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1770
1998 1452 5 278 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1753
1999 1575 5 274 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1866
2000 1618 4 292 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1931
2001 1679 2 292 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1992
2002 1751 7 305 22 0 n/a n/a 0 2085
2003 1751 7 305 22 0 n/a n/a 0 2085
2004 1752 7 315 28 0 n/a n/a 0 2102
2005 1751 10 306 27 0 n/a n/a 0 2094
2006 1766 9 310 36 0 n/a n/a 7 2128
2007 1727 14 281 50 0 n/a n/a 17 2089
2008 1761 13 274 42 0 n/a n/a 28 2118
2009 1758 13 270 55 1 n/a n/a 42 2139
2010 1721 6 261 60 1 n/a n/a 55 2104
2011 1722 9 260 51 1 0 59 0 2102
2012 1687 9 254 46 3 1 55 0 2055
2013 1640 11 285 66 2 1 50 0 2055
2014 1651 14 293 70 2 2 42 0 2074
2015 1582 14 316 70 2 2 38 0 2024
2016 1544 13 309 78 0 2 51 0 1997
2017 1551 11 290 94 0 1 63 0 2010
2018 1490 13 298 96 3 3 85 0 1988
2019 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2023 2023
2020 1486 8 328 121 0 0 97 0 2040
2021 1445 10 356 114 0 1 99 0 2025
2022 1443 13 382 115 0 2 97 0 2052
2023 1410 14 423 106 1 3 105 0 2062

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glenbrook North High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1905 149.8 12.7 n/a
1989 1798 141.7 12.6 n/a
1990 1723 139.3 12.3 n/a
1991 1712 138.6 12.3 n/a
1992 1748 142.3 12.2 n/a
1993 1713 134.2 12.8 n/a
1994 1773 131.2 13.5 n/a
1995 1749 129.2 13.5 n/a
1996 1749 129.2 13.5 n/a
1997 1770 131.8 13.4 n/a
1998 1753 126.7 13.8 n/a
1999 1866 132.1 14.1 n/a
2000 1931 134.6 14.3 n/a
2001 1992 142.9 13.9 n/a
2002 2085 150.8 13.8 n/a
2003 2085 150.8 13.8 n/a
2004 2102 153.5 13.7 n/a
2005 2094 155.9 13.4 n/a
2006 2128 153.8 13.8 n/a
2007 2089 149.0 14.0 n/a
2008 2118 137.0 15.5 n/a
2009 2139 159.2 13.4 n/a
2010 2104 158.6 13.2 n/a
2011 2102 159.8 13.1 n/a
2012 2055 158.3 12.9 7.3
2013 2055 154.2 13.3 8.6
2014 2074 n/a n/a 16.8
2015 2024 157.0 12.8 8.3
2016 1997 150.0 13.3 7
2017 2010 146.5 13.7 6.1
2018 1988 111.3 17.8 5.8
2019 2023 157.8 12.8 4.8
2020 2040 160.1 12.7 5
2021 2025 n/a n/a n/a
2022 2052 158.8 12.9 4.1
2023 2062 150.2 13.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Glenbrook North High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1905 149.8 12.7 n/a
1989 1798 141.7 12.6 n/a
1990 1723 139.3 12.3 n/a
1991 1712 138.6 12.3 n/a
1992 1748 142.3 12.2 n/a
1993 1713 134.2 12.8 n/a
1994 1773 131.2 13.5 n/a
1995 1749 129.2 13.5 n/a
1996 1749 129.2 13.5 n/a
1997 1770 131.8 13.4 n/a
1998 1753 126.7 13.8 n/a
1999 1866 132.1 14.1 n/a
2000 1931 134.6 14.3 n/a
2001 1992 142.9 13.9 n/a
2002 2085 150.8 13.8 n/a
2003 2085 150.8 13.8 n/a
2004 2102 153.5 13.7 n/a
2005 2094 155.9 13.4 n/a
2006 2128 153.8 13.8 n/a
2007 2089 149.0 14.0 n/a
2008 2118 137.0 15.5 n/a
2009 2139 159.2 13.4 n/a
2010 2104 158.6 13.2 n/a
2011 2102 159.8 13.1 n/a
2012 2055 158.3 12.9 7.3
2013 2055 154.2 13.3 8.6
2014 2074 n/a n/a 16.8
2015 2024 157.0 12.8 8.3
2016 1997 150.0 13.3 7
2017 2010 146.5 13.7 6.1
2018 1988 111.3 17.8 5.8
2019 2023 157.8 12.8 4.8
2020 2040 160.1 12.7 5
2021 2025 n/a n/a n/a
2022 2052 158.8 12.9 4.1
2023 2062 150.2 13.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Glenbrook North High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%99.4%99.9%
201699.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.4%98.8%24.7%
201799.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%98.4%99.4%24.3%
201899.8%99.7%99.7%99.6%99.8%98.5%99.9%23.4%
202198.8%98.8%98.9%98.9%99.2%98.9%99.2%97.3%
202299.1%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.5%98.9%98.4%98.3%
202399.2%98.8%99.0%99.0%99.2%99.1%99.1%98.8%
202498.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.9%99.1%99.1%98.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Glenbrook North High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $177 (0.7%) $24,811 (99.3%) $24,988
2020 $260 (1.0%) $26,042 (99.0%) $26,302
2021 $150 (0.4%) $38,480 (99.6%) $38,630
2022 $150 (0.4%) $38,480 (99.6%) $38,630
2023 $165 (0.6%) $28,853 (99.4%) $29,018
2024 $272 (0.9%) $30,476 (99.1%) $30,748

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenbrook North High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 701 High schoolsRanks 90th of 699 High schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Glenbrook North High School)73.374.7
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Glenbrook HSD 225)70.164.8
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Glenbrook North High School)71.175.2
 4.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Glenbrook HSD 225)67.566.4
 1.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Glenbrook North High School)60.146.9
 13.2%
   End of Course Science (Glenbrook HSD 225)64.963.3
 1.6%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20232062
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenbrook North High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,062 students attended Glenbrook North High School.

Students at Glenbrook North High School are 68% White, 21% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Yes! Glenbrook North High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 697 Illinois high schools.


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