Glenbard South High School

23W200 Butterfield Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

www.glenbardsouthhs.org

1,090 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glenbard South High School, located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is a prominent public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of Glenbard Township High School District 87, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment. It serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of rigorous coursework, including numerous Advanced Placement (AP) classes and dual-credit opportunities, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Glenbard South is deeply involved in fostering a well-rounded student experience through a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as "Raider Pride." With a focus on character development and student support services, the institution strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both inside the classroom and within the broader Glen Ellyn community.

1,090

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenbard South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	605
Hispanic	199
Black	106
Asian	133
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
605 (55.5%)
Hispanic
199 (18.3%)
Asian
133 (12.2%)
Black
106 (9.7%)
Two or More
42 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glenbard Twp HSD 87
Phone:	(630)469-6500
Website:	http://www.glenbardsouthhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,090
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 286

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 261

Grade 12 278