Glenbard Twp Hsd 87

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Glen Ellyn, Illinois - 4 schools

An equity score of 29/100 ranks Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 #566 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,208 per pupil, Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 ranks #96 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

7,836
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$24,208
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 operates 4 public schools serving 7,836 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Dupage County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,208 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 71.1% local, 25.0% state, and 3.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 29/100, ranked #566 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (97 AP courses district-wide), a 270.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.5% White, 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Glenbard North High School, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.

Its largest campus is Glenbard West High School, enrolling 2,330 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Glenbard West High School accounts for 29.7% of all Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Glenbard Twp Hsd 87-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 school enrollment ranges from 1,090 students (lowest) to 2,330 students (highest), a spread of 1,240 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 student-counselor ratio is 270:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 is typically wider than the Glenbard Twp Hsd 87-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 is typically wider than the Glenbard Twp Hsd 87-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.8%
Federal
25.0%
State
71.1%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
566 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87.

White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 7.3%
Asian 14.5%
Multiracial 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 66.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Glenbard Twp Hsd 87's schools, above the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Glenbard North High School 70.3
  2. 2 Glenbard East High School 68.2
  3. 3 Glenbard South High School 63.3
  4. 4 Glenbard West High School 62.8

Programs & Resources

4 / 4
Schools with AP
97 AP courses total
270.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87

School Enrollment
Glenbard West High School
2,330
Glenbard East High School
2,311
Glenbard North High School
2,079
Glenbard South High School
1,090

How Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Decatur Sd 61 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Cons Hsd 230 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Belvidere Cusd 100 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
J S Morton Hsd 201 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Barrington Cusd 220 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Glenbard Twp Hsd 87's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 has 4 schools, including 4 high. Total enrollment is 7,836 students.

How much does Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 spend per student?

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 spends $24,208 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #566 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 students are 44.5% White, 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 7.3% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #566 out of 759 districts in Illinois.