Excellent
#66 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 2% in state
Glenbrook South High School
High School · Glenbrook Hsd 225 · Glenview, IL
A Glenbrook Hsd 225 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
- Math 60% proficient (2021)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Glenbrook South High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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 South 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,374/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenview), 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
$157,712
Median home value
$663,100
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
68.2%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60026; 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 North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,077 | Compare → |
| Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.6 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Christian Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Maryville Jen SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 29 | 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
- #2 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 South High School is listed in Glenbrook HSD 225; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenbrook South High School
Glenbrook South High School is a public high school in Glenview, IL, part of Glenbrook Hsd 225, serving approximately 3,015 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Glenbrook South High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenbrook South High School
What grades does Glenbrook South High School serve?
Glenbrook South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glenbrook South High School?
Glenbrook South High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,015 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenbrook South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenbrook South High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenbrook South High School rank in IL?
Glenbrook South High School ranks #66 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Glenbrook South High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenbrook South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 South High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenbrook South High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glenbrook South High School a charter school?
No, Glenbrook South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenbrook South High School a Title I school?
No, Glenbrook South High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 228
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (847) 729-2000
- Area population (ZIP 60026)
- 14,499
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 60026; 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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