Enrollment
2,079
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carol Stream, IL
Glenbard North High School
Federal NCES profile for Glenbard North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171683001989
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenbard North High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Carol Stream · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,079
- students enrolled
Glenbard North High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenbard North High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Carol Stream, IL.
School address
District: Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 171683001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenbard North High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenbard North High School
Glenbard North High School is a large high school in Carol Stream, Illinois, enrolling 2,079 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,079 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 spends $22,879 per pupil, 34% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 also operates Glenbard West High School (2,330 students) and Glenbard East High School (2,311 students) alongside Glenbard North High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glenbard North High School compares
Glenbard North High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,079
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.4 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,079 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 139.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171683001989
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 32.7%
Asian 20.8%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Glenbard North High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 25
Counselors (FTE) 8.4
Students per counselor 248:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glenbard Twp Hsd 87, which includes Glenbard North High School.
$22,879
Per student
+34%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Glenbard North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbard West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenbard East High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenbard South High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenbard North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,330
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Frequently asked questions about Glenbard North High School
How many students attend Glenbard North High School?
Glenbard North High School has 2,079 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carol Stream, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenbard North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenbard North High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenbard North High School?
The largest demographic group at Glenbard North High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment, in Carol Stream, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenbard North High School?
Glenbard North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glenbard North High School rank among public schools in Carol Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenbard North High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Carol Stream, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carol Stream on the city page.
Is Glenbard North High School a good school?
Glenbard North High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
Besides Glenbard North High School, Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 also operates Glenbard West High School (2,330 students), Glenbard East High School (2,311 students), and Glenbard South High School (1,090 students). See the Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 district page for the complete list.