Glenbard South High School is a public four-year high school located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States. It is part of Glenbard Township High School District 87, and is the smallest of the four Glenbard Township High Schools. It contains students within the boundary of Community Consolidated School District 89.
Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, Glenbard South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenbard South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Glenbard South High School's student population of 1,027 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Red, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Mascot
Raider
School Rankings
Glenbard South High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenbard South High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenbard South High School's ranking?
Glenbard South High School is ranked #435 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glenbard South High School often compared to?
Glenbard South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenbard West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenbard South High School?
The graduation rate of Glenbard South High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Glenbard South High School?
1,027 students attend Glenbard South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Glenbard South High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenbard South High School?
Glenbard South High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenbard South High School offer ?
Glenbard South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenbard South High School part of?
Glenbard South High School is part of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/14/2007
The academics are excellent at south and there are many opportunities for learning there. There is not doubt that most students go on to have good lives after south. The facilities are good, with a weight room and fitness room. Drug rates are low. Not a lot happens at south. We take pride in that. Fights are uncommon, and they usually only consist of threats or pushes. We have a lot of extracurricular and they are all famous throughout the state. Our sports are pretty good. Parents are involved! Parents fill in when we need help, and they pay for everything. The only things that I would consider are that we are a school in a very good neighborhood, it feels very safe. The other thing is that academics are our thing at south. And the workload is crazy compared to other schools (regular/honors track), but that’s why we do so well. Everyone is nice to everyone else. We have great teachers, most with a lot of experience. There are a lot of ways to get help if you need it. Also we have so many ways that you can relate with others. We have many clubs to help with that for example: Otaku Club (anime/DDR), Asian Club, International Club, Latin Club, Spanish Club, French Club, Gay Straight Alliance, H20 (for muslims-i think), Students for students (SADD, students against destructive decisions), Student Union, Presidents Club (club leaders meet), Southwinds (literary magazine), Yearbook, and if we don’t have it you can start it. Presidents club got started this year because a student requested it! We also have some great academic teams like: Mock Trial (pretend to be lawyers, like debate), Forensics Team (like speech team), Model UN (learn about different countries and present), Science Olympiad (different scientific events), Chess Team, Scholastic Bowl (like jeopardy except not in the form of a question and in teams). Great School, Great School. Worth it, good education.
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