Glenbrook North High School

www.glenbrook225.org/north

2,111 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glenbrook North High School (GBN), located in Northbrook, Illinois, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of Northfield Township High School District 225, the school is consistently recognized for its academic rigor, comprehensive curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for higher education. GBN offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust fine arts programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and well-rounded student development.

Beyond academics, Glenbrook North is well-known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, supported by a competitive athletic department and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s facilities are designed to support a 21st-century learning environment, providing students with the resources necessary for collaborative projects and specialized technical training. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, the school maintains a strong partnership with the Northbrook community, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing high schools in the state of Illinois.

2,111

Total Students

161.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenbrook North High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,396
Hispanic	110
Black	19
Asian	475
Two or More	104
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,396 (66.1%)
Asian
475 (22.5%)
Hispanic
110 (5.2%)
Two or More
104 (4.9%)
Black
19 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

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:	Glenbrook HSD 225
Phone:	(847)272-6400
Website:	http://www.glenbrook225.org/north
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	161.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 9 511

Grade 10 491

Grade 11 534

Grade 12 575