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Glenbard South High School

Public | 9-12 | 1366 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 26, 2012

yo dis school got da swag upin dat beitch i meen come on who dont liek a schoo dat got da football upin dat sheit nidga.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2012

My daughter didn't like it much there, staff wasn't friendly at all, had a horrible experience with this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2012

I have the distinct honor of being a Glenbard South alumni as well as a parent. As a product of this small but proud school, I was thrilled to be able to find a home in the area so my sons could have that same opportunity. Smaller class sizes offer more one on one teaching if necessary and tons of AP class options. Excellent teachers, a caring and involved principal, along with a challenging academic program is what makes Glenbard South such a fantastic school! I honestly don't believe my son would've been able to get an academic scholarship to the University of Illinois without having the benefits of academic rigor this school instilled in him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2010

I teach there, and I think the students, staff and community are fantastic!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

Pros: Stellar academics (particularly for honors/AP track), active extracurriculars, flexible course choice, personal attention due to small size Cons: Athletics are lackluster, somewhat cliquish, honors and regular kids divided socially, administration considers students' views little when making decisions. Overall, it's a good school. I'm glad I went here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 9, 2009

The honors program is so diluted, my daughter is getting bad grades from pure boredom. Not a good idea for anyone who's kids are involved in the honors program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2009

This school is amazing!!!! the teachers are very nice, they help out, and you can talk to them about any problems that you are having.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 28, 2008

As far as schools go, i think gshs is a good one, although it may be lacking in a few areas, it's a small school which is nice, it's in a safe location and it's well rounded in many aspects as far as having a variety of sports, clubs, and classes. As a student there i must say i rather enjoy it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 26, 2008

i love this school, i'm a freshmen and it's honestly is a great school with amazing teachers
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 15, 2008

horrible at sports< not even close to good edcation< very poor standards and doesnt have alot off money availible for broading studentences expectations.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 27, 2008

Honestly, this school isn't exactly the best place on earth like these parents say. They don't attend the school. But I did. I hated it, personally. I mean, it was alright to some extend but I much rather attend a different highschool. The security is horrible. I know a little birdie who snuck her boyfriend in the school and he got by with 5 classes. What does that tell you about the security? And might I add...they police offers are mainly over 50. What coul they do when there is a crisis? Nothing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 15, 2008

Great high school. There is a lot of division between the honors and regular kids. If you are not honors don't plan on being challenged to much. The school caters to the honors kids. If you are in any honors classes or AP classes you can really go places. If are just a 'regular' student you still have many opportunities, but you're on your own.


Posted May 31, 2007

Scholastically top notch. My children diid well as a result of the programs directives.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2006

This is a fantastic school. It offers a variety of classes, including a wider-than-usual selection of AP classes. The music program is exceptional, and academic excellence is stressed. Glenbard South is a very competative school for a public high school, and dozens of academically-based clubs and after-school activities are great suppliments to the already fantastic leaning environment.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 17, 2004

This is a wonderful school with amazing teachers and students. My daughter was a new student last year and she made friends amazingly fast being that she is so shy. The teachers were wonderful at helping her catch up seeing as we moved with only seven weeks of school left. She felt very welcome and had wonderful grades thanks to the fabulous staff at Glenbard South. I would recommend this school to anyone and everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

336 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 51% in 2012.

336 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

336 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
Black16%
Asian66%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income39%
Non-low income77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)24%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners0%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female73%
Male62%
Black12%
Asian61%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income37%
Non-low income74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)24%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners0%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students75%
Female74%
Male75%
Black24%
Asian63%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income37%
Non-low income84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners0%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 4%
Black 8% 19%
Hispanic 6% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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23w200 Butterfield Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (630) 469-6500

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