Glenwood High School

Glenwood High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1501 E Plummer Blvd,  Chatham, IL
Ball Chatham Community Unit School District No. 5
4.0
4.4
1,468 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jim Lee
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
84.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

1
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
69.6%
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
372:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
75.8%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian
5.7%
Black
5.3%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Urbana-Champaign 252 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 201 Students
Illinois State University 196 Students
Lincoln Land Community College 151 Students
University of Illinois Springfield 137 Students
University of Missouri 119 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 104 Students
University of Kentucky 96 Students
Purdue University 91 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 124 Students
Business 112 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Psychology 88 Students
Computer Science 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Finance 40 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Engineering 36 Students
Pre-Law Studies 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 277 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/4/2025
I have attended this school and district for 13 years and it has had a lasting impact on the person I am today. I am forever grateful for the friendships and relationships I have made while attending Glenwood and will be very sad to leave in May.
4.0 Senior
10/24/2025
My experience at Glenwood High School was mostly positive. I was involved in Varsity Volleyball, which gave me the chance to be a part of a true community and family, one of the best moments of my high school experience. I would say the lesser aspect would be the treatment that students gave one another, which isn't necessarily the fault of the school. Glenwood High School helped me grow through my formative years, even if it wasn't easy.
4.0 Alum
1/19/2025
The school provides great support for college rediness and prepares students well. There are many choices of classes to take what you may be interested in for a future job.
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Glenwood High School

Glenwood High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chatham, IL, in the Chatham neighborhood, and is served by the Ball Chatham Community Unit School District No. 5 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,468 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Glenwood 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 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $316,955. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenwood Middle School, Glenwood Intermediate School, Glenwood Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Chatham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glenwood High School.

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