Excellent
#40 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Glenbrook North High School
High School · Glenbrook Hsd 225 · Northbrook, IL
A Glenbrook Hsd 225 high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2300 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
- Math 66% proficient (2021)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Glenbrook North High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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).
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Where Glenbrook North 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northbrook), 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
$142,759
Median home value
$625,800
Median rent
$1,921/mo
College educated
70.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 3,015 | Compare → |
| Christian Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Cove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 2–12 | 2.6 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Rochelle Zell Jewish High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glenbrook Hsd 225
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $32,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenbrook North High School is listed in Glenbrook HSD 225; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook North High School is a public high school in Northbrook, IL, part of Glenbrook Hsd 225, serving approximately 2,077 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Glenbrook North High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenbrook North High School
What grades does Glenbrook North High School serve?
Glenbrook North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glenbrook North High School?
Glenbrook North High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,077 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenbrook North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenbrook North High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenbrook North High School rank in IL?
Glenbrook North High School ranks #40 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Glenbrook North High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenbrook North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Glenbrook North High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenbrook North High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glenbrook North High School a charter school?
No, Glenbrook North High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenbrook North High School a Title I school?
No, Glenbrook North High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (847) 272-6400
- Area population (ZIP 60062)
- 41,667
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 60062; 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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