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Glenbard Twp HSD 87

Illinois · Public School District
4
Schools
7,836
Students
$25,663
Per-Pupil Spend
+79% nat'l
36.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Glenbard Twp HSD 87 is a public school district in Illinois serving 7,836 students across 4 schools. It includes 4 high school. Per-pupil spending of $25,663 is above average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (4)
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Glenbard East High School09–122,275
Glenbard North High School09–122,162
Glenbard South High School09–121,075
Glenbard West High School09–122,324
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,663+79% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
71%
State
25.0%
Local (property tax)
71.1%
Federal
3.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
7,836
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score47/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,663 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glenbard Twp HSD 87?
Glenbard Twp HSD 87 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 7,836 students.
How much does Glenbard Twp HSD 87 spend per student?
Glenbard Twp HSD 87 spends $25,663 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Glenbard Twp HSD 87?
37% of students in Glenbard Twp HSD 87 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Glenbard Twp HSD 87?
No, Glenbard Twp HSD 87 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Glenbard Twp HSD 87 serve?
Glenbard Twp HSD 87 serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Glenbard Twp HSD 87?
The median opportunity score across schools in Glenbard Twp HSD 87 is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.