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U.S. News: Glenbard South High School Ranks Among Best in State

Glenbard South ranked 34th out of 667 Illinois high schools, according to the annual list published by U.S. News and World Report.

Glenbard South High School is ranked among the best high schools in the state, according to a report published Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report.

Glenbard South ranked 34th out of 667 public high schools in Illinois.

The 2013 U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools rankings are based on data collected from more than 21,000 public U.S. high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia. The rankings are designed to capture how well high schools educate all of their students and prepare them for college-level work, a press release from U.S. News said.

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Schools are evaluated based on overall student performance on state assessments, Advanced Placement tests and International Baccalaureate exams. The ranking also takes into account how well schools educate black, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, according to U.S. News. 

Once all factors were considered, U.S. News designated the 4,805 highest-scoring schools as gold, silver or bronze; the top 500 schools received gold medals and the next 1,790 received silver. 

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Based on national rankings, Glenbard South (902) received a silver medal.

In a statement Glenbard District 87 Superintendent David Larson said: "We are very proud of Glenbard South’s staff, administration, students and their families. They are very deserving of this national recognition."

Throughout Glenbard District 87, we are focused on a rigorous curriculum for all students and high leverage instructional practices that will prepare students for college and careers. Our high caliber staff continually identifies innovative ways to challenge and support our students to be successful. I am so proud to work with such a talented and dedicated staff."

Four Chicago public schools made the top four high schools in Illinois, followed by Deerfield High School at No. 5. Nearby, Hinsdale Central was ranked No. 8, Neuqua Valley in Naperville was No. 23, Wheaton Warrenville South was No. 32, Naperville North was No. 33, York High School in Elmhurst was No. 29 and Naperville Central was No. 35.

Glenbard South High School Overview

State Rank: 34

National Rank: 902

Medal Awarded: Silver

Proficient in Reading: 64 percent (above Illinois average)

Proficient in Math: 72 percent (above Illinois average)

College Readiness Index (based on AP/IB participation, max value is 100): 34.6

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1


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