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#553 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 15% in state

Glenbard East High School

High School · Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 · Lombard, IL

A Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1014 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation32.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$24,208
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Glenbard East High School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2022
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Glenbard East High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,728/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lombard), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,606

Median home value

$328,600

Median rent

$1,805/mo

College educated

48.2%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
32.2% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
College Preparatory School of AmericaPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–120.6 mi521Compare →
Montini Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0private9–121.3 mi516Compare →
Islamic Foundation SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.7 mi393Compare →
Willowbrook High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.9 mi1,952Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$24,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glenbard East High School is listed in Glenbard Twp HSD 87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glenbard East High School

Glenbard East High School is a public high school in Lombard, IL, part of Glenbard Twp Hsd 87, serving approximately 2,264 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glenbard East High School

What grades does Glenbard East High School serve?

Glenbard East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Glenbard East High School?

Glenbard East High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,264 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenbard East High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glenbard East High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glenbard East High School rank in IL?

Glenbard East High School ranks #553 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Glenbard East High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glenbard East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Glenbard East High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenbard East High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glenbard East High School a charter school?

No, Glenbard East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glenbard East High School a Title I school?

No, Glenbard East High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenbard East High School?

48.4% of students at Glenbard East High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,264
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
137
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 60148)
52,358
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
39
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60148; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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