Enrollment
1,484
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chatham, IL
Glenwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170492000184
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,484
- students enrolled
Glenwood High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Chatham, IL.
School address
District: Ball Chatham Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170492000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood High School
Glenwood High School is a large high school in Chatham, Illinois, enrolling 1,484 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Illinois schools and 26% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,484 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ball Chatham Cusd 5 spends $9,944 per pupil, 42% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 also operates Glenwood Middle School (735 students) and Glenwood Intermediate Sch (672 students) alongside Glenwood 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 Glenwood High School compares
Glenwood 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,484 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,484
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$9,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,484 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 85.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170492000184
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 5.7%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Glenwood High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 371:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.4%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ball Chatham Cusd 5, which includes Glenwood High School.
$9,944
Per student
-42%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Glenwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ball Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood High School
How many students attend Glenwood High School?
Glenwood High School has 1,484 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chatham, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood High School is 17.7:1, which is 26% 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 Glenwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood High School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Chatham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood High School?
Glenwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Glenwood High School rank among public schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Chatham, 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 Chatham on the city page.
Is Glenwood High School a good school?
Glenwood High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Ball Chatham Cusd 5?
Besides Glenwood High School, Ball Chatham Cusd 5 also operates Glenwood Middle School (735 students), Glenwood Intermediate Sch (672 students), and Glenwood Elementary School (573 students). See the Ball Chatham Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.