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Glenbrook North Graduation 2011 (Karie Luc/Sun-Times Media)
Glenbrook High School District 225
Glenbrook North is a comprehensive high school serving the
students and community of Northbrook and is part of HSD 225. The
school is known for its commitment to academics, activities and
athletics and the achievement of its students in all three areas. An
extensive curriculum and an experienced faculty provide the finest
academic opportunities for all students.
A reading and writing lab, and resource centers in core academic
areas help students achieve their goals. Advanced use of technology
in the classroom, GBN library and sophisticated research techniques
support the learning process. Guidance counselors and a college
coordinator assist students in preparing their academic and career/
college plans. Twenty-two AP courses, six foreign languages,
elective offerings and a full array of fine and applied arts round out
the curriculum.
The 72-acre Glenbrook North campus underwent recent additions
and renovations providing state of the art learning spaces. Glenbrook
North is built around four courtyards; where possible maximum use
of natural lighting brightens class rooms and moods and saves
energy. Many eco-friendly modifications were made during the
renovations.
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2011
Enrollment (2010/11) ..................................................................2,187
Pupil Teacher Ratio................................................................. 11.54:1
Operating Expense per pupil .................................................$19,705
Faculty with advanced degrees ...................................................86%
Starting Date (2011/12) ......................................Wed., Aug. 24, 2011
Ending Date (tentative) .........................................Thu., June 7, 2012
About our Students
• 96% of GBN students continue on to college
• 93% of AP scores qualify for college credit
• Estimated 98th percentile nationwide on the ACT
• 2011 – 10 National Merit Semifinalists, 23 Commended
• 2011 - 155 Illinois State Scholars
Athletics & Activities
• Interscholastic Program – 28 sports
• Ten IHSA State Championships; 6 IHSA runner up finishes
• More than 70 clubs and activities
• GBN Band has been invited to perform in the London, England’s
2012 New Year’s Eve Parade.
Teammates congratulate Glenbrook North’s Peter Resnick after he threw a no hitter
at the Glenbrook South baseball sectional. (Joel Lerner/Sun-Times Media)
Outstanding Recognition
• Three national writing award winners, 2009, 2010
• GBN Debate team made history in 2011 for being the first school
to win all three state divisions and have the top speaker in each
• The National Council of Teachers of English recognized GBN’s
literary magazine, Helicon, with an award of excellence in 2010
• The National Scholastic Press Association named GBN’s student
newspaper, Torch, an All-American Newspaper in 2009-10
• GBN named 2008 Blue Ribbon School from U.S. Department
of Education
• Siemens Award winner for Advanced Placement in math,
science and technology
• One of the most awarded schools in nation by NASA/Student
Involvement Program
• Three Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science
or Mathematics
• Among the first schools to receive the Excellence in Education
Award, U.S. Department of Education