Glenwood High School

www.chathamschools.org/glenwood-high-school

1,484 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glenwood High School, located in Chatham, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Ball-Chatham School District. As a prominent school in the Springfield metropolitan area, it is widely recognized for its robust academic offerings, including a comprehensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and career-technical education pathways. The school prides itself on fostering a well-rounded environment that balances rigorous scholarly expectations with a strong emphasis on student character and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Glenwood High School maintains a highly active extracurricular landscape. The school boasts a competitive athletic program—competing as the "Titans"—alongside a diverse array of student organizations, including award-winning fine arts programs, academic clubs, and service-oriented groups. With modern facilities and a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, Glenwood serves as a cornerstone of the Chatham community, consistently aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary for college, careers, and global citizenship.

1,484

Total Students

84.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,121
Hispanic	75
Black	84
Asian	83
Two or More	120
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,121 (75.5%)
Two or More
120 (8.1%)
Black
84 (5.7%)
Asian
83 (5.6%)
Hispanic
75 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Phone:	(217)483-2424
Website:	http://www.chathamschools.org/glenwood-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 408

Grade 10 346

Grade 11 372

Grade 12 358

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glenwood High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	408
Grade 10	346
Grade 11	372
Grade 12	358

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glenwood High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	724	48.8%
Male	760	51.2%

High School 9th - 12th