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4 schools in Glenbard Twp HSD 87

Illinois · 7,810 students · 3 cities

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Glenbard Twp HSD 87's 4 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 7,810 students (4 high).

4-year change in Glenbard Twp HSD 87

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,810
-244 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Glenbard Twp HSD 87 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
51.8%#75 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
7,810#29 of 508#1,205 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#217 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.5:1#479 of 506#6,784 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
38.4%#328 of 456#5,713 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
68.3%#36 of 341#592 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Glenbard Twp HSD 87

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Glenbard West High School at 61.2% proficient to Glenbard East High School at 41.9%, a gap of 19.3 points. That is the 84th widest gap among 172 Illinois districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 7,997 to 7,810 students (down 2%) and from 486 to 474 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Glenbard Twp HSD 87

Glenbard Twp HSD 87 is a thinly populated public-school district in Illinois. The district runs 4 schools and enrolls approximately 7,810 students.

On a per-school basis, Glenbard Twp HSD 87 runs about 1,953 students per school, 307% above the state mean of roughly 480.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 3%: 8,054 students in SY 2020-21 versus 7,810 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Glenbard Twp HSD 87 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Glenbard Twp HSD 87?
Glenbard Twp HSD 87 operates 4 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 7,810 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Glenbard Twp HSD 87?
Glenbard Twp HSD 87 includes 4 high schools.
What is the largest school in Glenbard Twp HSD 87?
Glenbard West High School is the largest public school in Glenbard Twp HSD 87 by enrollment, with approximately 2,330 students.
What grade levels does Glenbard Twp HSD 87 serve?
Glenbard Twp HSD 87 serves students from grade 9 through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Glenbard Twp HSD 87 serve?
Glenbard Twp HSD 87 operates schools in Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Carol Stream across Illinois.