Glenbard West High School

Glenbard West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
670 Crescent Blvd,  Glen Ellyn, IL
Glenbard Township High School District No. 87
4.1
3.8
2,321 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jane Thorsen
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
132
Full Time Teachers
132
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
74.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
299:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
53.1%
Hispanic
23.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15%
Black
4.6%
Two or more races
3.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#17 Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#19 Best 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 Urbana-Champaign 393 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 271 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 264 Students
University of Iowa 231 Students
Michigan State University 229 Students
Loyola University Chicago 228 Students
College of DuPage 220 Students
Northwestern University 190 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 183 Students
Purdue University 175 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 249 Students
Psychology 187 Students
Biology 153 Students
Finance 101 Students
Computer Science 97 Students
Marketing 96 Students
Nursing 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Engineering 65 Students
Accounting 57 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 319 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/4/2025
Glenbard west was a great high school, there was a lot of diversity and oppurtunity. I was involved in many clubs and leadership programs. Most of the teachers are really great. I feel that they did prepare me for college and made sure they were with us for every step.
5.0 Senior
1/14/2025
Overall, Glenbard West has been an outstanding experience. One of the bets high schools in the state without a doubt. Everything from the school spirit, academics, sports, extracurriculars, students, faculty, and even just Glen Ellyn as a whole makes the school second to none.
5.0 Senior
1/27/2024
Glenbard west high school has been an incredible experience. The school prepares students for college very well. Students are expected to take AP and Honors classes which can be stressful at times, however ultimately this school has definitely prepared me for college. Additionally, the campus is absolutely gorgeous and students get to take advantage of it by eating outside at lunch.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/5/2024
This is a GREAT high school. You son or daughter will have an unlimited opportunity (limited only by their decisions) to be challenged, learn and grow. Anybody who complains about this school is a parent who thinks their child is perfect and then they learn they are, in fact, not, but blame their ch...
5.0 parent
9/15/2023
Great schools every happy with teachers and staff
1.0 parent
8/9/2022
The majority of the teachers are 6 figures pay (for 9 months of teaching) here, teachers see teaching just a job. Same thought as the other reviewer. During the Covid-19, teachers asked to pay more to adapt the changes. All teachers should publish their teaching materials so we can see if they can s...
1.0 other
11/12/2021
I was a student at Glenbard West a couple years ago. One day during zero hour gym I suffered an unexpected IBS flare up, which includes extreme pain and uncontrollable diarrhea. Obviously I could not get up to alert Chad Hetlet to my situation, and with the terrible cell service in the gym I was una...

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Glenbard West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Glen Ellyn, IL, in the Glen Ellyn neighborhood, and is served by the Glenbard Township High School District No. 87 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,321 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Glenbard West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $674,307. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenbard East High School, College Preparatory School of America, Clapham School, and more. Learn more about what Glen Ellyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glenbard West High School.

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