Glenbard West High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 · Glenbard Twp HSD 87
#63 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#5526 of 16,910 nationally
About Glenbard West High School
Glenbard West High School is a public high located in Glen Ellyn, in the Glenbard Twp HSD 87 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,330 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 63rd of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,330.
There are 11 schools in Glen Ellyn; Glenbard West High School ranks 9th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Glenbard West High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,330
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Glenbard West High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students · 993 m away
Forest Glen Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students · 1.1 km away
Hadley Junior High School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,143 students · 1.7 km away
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students · 1.8 km away
Churchill Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students · 2.0 km away
Washington Elementary School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students · 2.8 km away
Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students · 3.2 km away
Madison Elementary School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students · 3.2 km away
Lowell Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students · 3.2 km away
Park View Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Plainfield South High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,323 students
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,342 students
Glenbard East High School
Lombard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,311 students
Mundelein Cons High School
Mundelein · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,282 students
Kenwood Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,268 students
Yorkville High School
Yorkville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,266 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Glenbard West High School a good school?
Glenbard West High School has a Success Index (US) of 61.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #63 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Glenbard West High School rank in Illinois?
Glenbard West High School ranks #63 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #5526 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Glenbard West High School?
Glenbard West High School had 2,330 students in 2025.
Is Glenbard West High School a elementary school or a high school?
Glenbard West High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Glenbard West High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Glenbard West High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.