Glenbard East High School, or GBE, is a public four-year high school located in Lombard, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, in the United States. It is part of Glenbard Township High School District 87.
Serving 2,264 students in grades 9-12, Glenbard East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenbard East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Glenbard East High School's student population of 2,264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenbard East High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenbard East High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
38%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenbard East High School's ranking?
Glenbard East High School is ranked #1263 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glenbard East High School often compared to?
Glenbard East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenbard North High School, Glenbard South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenbard East High School?
The graduation rate of Glenbard East High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Glenbard East High School?
2,264 students attend Glenbard East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Glenbard East High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenbard East High School?
Glenbard East High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenbard East High School offer ?
Glenbard East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenbard East High School part of?
Glenbard East High School is part of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District.
School Reviews
Review Glenbard East High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
