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Glenbrook High Schools District 225

Glenbrook North High School

#10 in Best Public High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 396 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A+
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    Glenbrook North High School is a top rated, public school located in Northbrook, IL. It has 2,010 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 73% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.
    About Glenbrook North High School...
    School District
    Glenbrook High Schools District 225
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    Address
    2300 Shermer Rd
    Northbrook, IL 60062
    Telephone
    (847) 509-2400
    Website
    glenbrook225.org/gbn/home
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    Glenbrook North High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    77%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    73%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1340
    134 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    616 responses
    AP Enrollment
    25%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $119,568
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,036
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $517,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    95%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.41 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.41 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 190 responses
    Report
    • Springfest
      18%
    • School dances
      13%
    • Assemblies
      12%
    • Football games
      12%
    • Homecoming
      9%
    • Down by the river boys and their chant
      8%
    • GBN/GBS Combined Musicals
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,010
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    6%
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.46 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.46 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.46 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $104,338
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    67.3%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.64 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.64 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.64 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $29,443/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.73 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.73 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.73 responses
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    Glenbrook North High School Reviews

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    I had a fantastic experience at Glenbrook North (GBN) High School! GBN got me into Harvard College from where I graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in economics and the Stanford Graduate School of Business from where I graduated with an MBA. GBN's teachers are fantastic and I'll fondly remember learning from them and being mentored by them. I was a member of the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies which is a nationally recognized program integrating the teaching and learning of English, Social Studies, and World Languages for students in the Glenbrook High Schools. Glenbrook Academy students are accepted at Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale and other prestigious universities.

    The diverse range of extracurricular activities and student clubs offers students a wide range of activities in which to get involved. The facilities of the school are modern and excellent. School spirit is vibrant with everyone rooting for our sports teams. Go Spartans!
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    My fellow students and I had a positive experience at Glenbrook North, which can be attributed to the outstanding teachers and resources available to us. Each year, I was fortunate to learn under intelligent, caring teachers who often devoted their time to help struggling students. The support I received from a few key teachers improved my high school experience.

    Despite these positives, I hit a few bumps during high school. As a hard-of-hearing student, I have a 504 plan and specific accommodations (the use of an Assistive Listening Device, closed captioning, etc). Despite the overall wonderful staff, I met harsh resistance against my accommodations from certain staff members. These obstacles made my high school experience rougher than it would have been otherwise. When I leave GBN this upcoming Spring, I sincerely hope the effort I have put into creating a school-wide awareness of the Deaf community will allow future disabled students to have an easier experience.
    GBN is a great high school that gives students an opportunity to really soar academically or athletically if they so choose to work hard and achieve a lot at the school. Hopefully, the school can continue to improve their culture and make their academics and athletics even better as time progresses. There have been recent incidents of social intolerance and threats to safety, and I hope the administration continues to take steps that foster a tolerant and safe environment like holding forums on diversity and implementing continued safety measures.