GLENBROOK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Glenbrook North High School is a public high school that is part of the Glenbrook HSD 225 school district, located in Northbrook, IL with about 1,988 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 111 teachers, Glenbrook North High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Glenbrook North High School (GBN), located in Northbrook, Illinois, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of Northfield Township High School District 225, the school is consistently recognized for its academic rigor, comprehensive curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for higher education. GBN offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust fine arts programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and well-rounded student development.
Beyond academics, Glenbrook North is well-known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, supported by a competitive athletic department and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s facilities are designed to support a 21st-century learning environment, providing students with the resources necessary for collaborative projects and specialized technical training. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, the school maintains a strong partnership with the Northbrook community, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing high schools in the state of Illinois.
For more information, contact Glenbrook North High School at (847) 272-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Northbrook, IL 60062-6722
(847) 272-6400
GLENBROOK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Northbrook, IL with about 1,988 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Glenbrook HSD 225
- Total Students:
- 1,988
- Teachers:
- 111.35
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,988 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLENBROOK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.9%
- Asian
- 15.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.