Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 School District
School District · Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#32 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,208
+$7,518 vs Illinois median
District size
7,747 students
Much larger than Illinois median
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 8.2/10, 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 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 students show an average math proficiency of 41.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.
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 8.2/10. 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 8.7/10.
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 41.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. 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 8.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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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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