Glenwood High School

www.ghsonline.net

1,504 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glenwood High School, located in Chatham, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Ball-Chatham School District. As a prominent school in the Springfield metropolitan area, it is widely recognized for its robust academic offerings, including a comprehensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and career-technical education pathways. The school prides itself on fostering a well-rounded environment that balances rigorous scholarly expectations with a strong emphasis on student character and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Glenwood High School maintains a highly active extracurricular landscape. The school boasts a competitive athletic program—competing as the "Titans"—alongside a diverse array of student organizations, including award-winning fine arts programs, academic clubs, and service-oriented groups. With modern facilities and a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, Glenwood serves as a cornerstone of the Chatham community, consistently aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary for college, careers, and global citizenship.

1,504

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,142
Hispanic	82
Black	97
Asian	79
Two or More	104

White
1,142 (75.9 %)
Two or More
104 (6.9 %)
Black
97 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
82 (5.5 %)
Asian
79 (5.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Phone:	(217)483-2424
Website:	http://www.ghsonline.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 390

Grade 10 371

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 370