Glenbrook North High School

Glenbrook North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2300 Shermer Rd,  Northbrook, IL
Glenbrook High School District 225
4.2
2.8
2,052 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Paul Pryma
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
163
Full Time Teachers
163
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
680
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
96.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
208:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
68.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.5%
Hispanic
5.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois
#12 Best Public HS in Illinois
#14 Best College Prep 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 538 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 370 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 289 Students
Northwestern University 289 Students
University of Iowa 246 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 230 Students
Purdue University 219 Students
Michigan State University 205 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 182 Students
Loyola University Chicago 150 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 252 Students
Psychology 175 Students
Biology 144 Students
Computer Science 113 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 106 Students
Political Science and Government 97 Students
Finance 95 Students
Marketing 82 Students
Economics 74 Students
Engineering 68 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 417 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/31/2025
Glenbrook North offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, all of which preform extremely well on the national level, including things like Debate, DECA and Speech. There is a support network of staff that's always willing to help students when in need.
5.0 Senior
4/29/2025
More diversity with the student population would be great. The level of academic readiness is very good especially in the higher level classes. I do feel like the average person can get lost a little in the shuffle if they don't speak up for themselves.
4.0 Senior
3/10/2025
My experience has been positive overall. The resources provided to students are exceptional, there are resource centers for most subjects where students can get help from peers and teachers. Teachers are also passionate and committed to educating the next generation.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 8 Reviews
1.0 student
9/15/2024
I am a transfer student to GBN. Since joining this school, I have been swamped with homework, and I have no time for any extra-curricular activities. I'm still currently a student and let me tell you that my old school never assigned us so much homework that we have to dedicate our entire weekend to...
4.0 other
5/11/2024
I was in the class of 1975. It was a great school. I only wish I had taken more of advantage of what GBN had to offer. Even though I screwed around too much at GBN, my education served me well in schools later on in life.
2.0 parent
9/29/2022
If your child needs special education this may not be the school for your child. The special education teachers are wonderful but the process of getting your child enrolled in special education is a nightmare. Don’t even dream of doing it on your own. Make sure you have an official diagnosis for wha...
5.0 parent
8/25/2022
Glenbrook North is a wonderful school that offers a wide array of academic, sports, and extra-curricular pursuits to help students learn and grow. The teachers and administration care a lot about the students and will lean in to help often without prompting. Our daughter just graduated this past spr...

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Glenbrook North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Northbrook, IL, in the Northbrook neighborhood, and is served by the Glenbrook High School District 225 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,052 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Glenbrook North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $862,420. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenbrook South High School, Christian Heritage Academy, Rochelle Zell Jewish High School, and more. Learn more about what Northbrook has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glenbrook North High School.

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