Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 School District
School District · Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Glenbard South High School
Glen Ellyn · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glenbard West High School
Glen Ellyn · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glenbard North High School
Carol Stream · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#36 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,208
+$7,518 vs Illinois median
District size
7,747 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 ranks #36 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Glenbard Twp Hsd 87's schools with real test data average 8.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Glenbard South High School (9.0/10), Glenbard West High School (8.9/10), and Glenbard North High School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenbard South High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Glenbard West High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Glenbard North High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Glenbard East High School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Glenbard Twp Hsd 87
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 is a Glen Ellyn, Illinois school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 7,747 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $24,208 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Glenbard South High School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 students show an average math proficiency of 45.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
The district includes 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 with test data.
Schools in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Glen Ellyn
- Total Enrollment
- 7,747
- Teachers (FTE)
- 475
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 has 4 schools in total — 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
The average composite rating for Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 spends $24,208 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
The average student-teacher ratio in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
Glenbard South High School is the highest-rated school in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
Across schools in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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