Glenbard North High School

Glenbard North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
990 Kuhn Rd,  Carol Stream, IL
Glenbard Township High School District No. 87
3.8
3.3
2,198 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. John Mensik
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
139
Full Time Teachers
139
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
61.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
61.5%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
38.2%
White
32%
Asian
20.9%
Black
6.4%
Two or more races
2.3%

School Rankings

#28 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 439 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 404 Students
College of DuPage 378 Students
Loyola University Chicago 297 Students
DePaul University 270 Students
Northern Illinois University 269 Students
Illinois State University 248 Students
University of Iowa 185 Students
Northwestern University 185 Students
Elmhurst University 173 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 153 Students
Business 138 Students
Biology 137 Students
Nursing 132 Students
Computer Science 110 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Finance 67 Students
Accounting 60 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 56 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 411 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/30/2025
I enjoyed my time at Glenbard North High School but it was not the best. I didn't feel like counselors and teachers were helpful.
3.0 Parent
4/15/2025
There is a lot of diversity which has been wonderful for my boys. The Administration are hands off and sometime do not respond to inquiries about my son's progress.
4.0 Alum
8/27/2024
The school feels very home-y and there is a group for all students who attend the school. I feel that it isn't as grand or has as good of facilities as other schools in our area, but they aren't bad either. I had many lovely teachers there, and met my best friends that I hope stick with me forever. I also need to thank the track team for getting me where I am today.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 12 Reviews
1.0 other
8/22/2025
School should be there to help students learn how to live life with the most success in the future and yet this school fails to do so. Too much drug activity happening in the bathrooms and other areas. If you have a high school child, move/stay away from GBN or homeschool them if you can. Bad crowds...
5.0 other
9/9/2023
Great people with great environment and teaching
5.0 parent
5/8/2022
great school. shouldnt be hated as much as it is
5.0 parent
9/3/2021
My 3 kids had wonderful teachers and experiences at GBN. The principal was positively involved with the students and their coaches were supportive.

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Glenbard North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carol Stream, IL, in the Carol Stream neighborhood, and is served by the Glenbard Township High School District No. 87 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,198 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Glenbard North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $398,086. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lasso-Erickson Elementary-Bloomingdale Dist 13, Bartlett High School, Wheaton North High School, and more. Learn more about what Carol Stream has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glenbard North High School.

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