- Enrollment
- 2,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glen Ellyn, IL
Glenbard West High School
Federal NCES profile for Glenbard West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171683001991
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenbard West High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Glen Ellyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,330
- students enrolled
Glenbard West High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenbard West High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Glen Ellyn, IL.
School address
District: Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 171683001991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171683001991 · Glen Ellyn, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,330 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenbard East High School (2,311 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 11 public schools in Glen Ellyn. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Glenbard West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glenbard West High School
2,330 students
- Glenbard East
Glenbard East High School
2,311 students
- Glenbard North
Glenbard North High School
2,079 students
- Glenbard South
Glenbard South High School
1,090 students
What this shows Glenbard West High School reports 2,330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenbard West High School compares
Glenbard West 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,330 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,330
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$24,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Asian 13.8%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Glenbard West High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glenbard Twp Hsd 87, which includes Glenbard West High School.
$24,208
Per student
+33%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Glenbard West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbard East High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenbard North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenbard South High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenbard West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Glen Ellyn
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenbard West High School
How many students attend Glenbard West High School?
Glenbard West High School has 2,330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glen Ellyn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenbard West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenbard West High School is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenbard West High School?
The largest demographic group at Glenbard West High School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Glen Ellyn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenbard West High School?
Glenbard West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glenbard West High School rank among public schools in Glen Ellyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenbard West High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Glenbard Twp Hsd 87?
Besides Glenbard West High School, Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 also operates Glenbard East High School (2,311 students), Glenbard North High School (2,079 students), and Glenbard South High School (1,090 students). See the Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 district page for the complete list.
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