Glenbard South High School
Address
Map
23W200 Butterfield Road

Glen Ellyn
,
Illinois
60137

United States
Coordinates41°49′56″N 88°04′12″W / 41.8322°N 88.0699°W / 41.8322; -88.0699
Information
School typePublic, secondary
Opened1972; 52 years ago (1972)
School districtGlenbard Twp. HS 87
NCES District ID1716830
SuperintendentDavid Larson[1]
NCES School ID171683001990
PrincipalJessica Santee[2]
Teaching staff75.35 (FTE)[3]
Grades9-12
GenderCoed
Enrollment1,149 (2019-20)[3]
Student to teacher ratio15.25[3]
Campus size43 acres (0.17 km2)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)  red
  white
  royal blue
Athletics conferenceUpstate Eight Conference
MascotArty
NicknameRaiders
PublicationSouthwinds
NewspaperThe Independent
YearbookDorian
Websitewww.glenbardsouthhs.org
[4][5][6][7]

Glenbard South High School (GSHS) is a public four-year high school located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States. It is part of Glenbard Township High School District 87, and is the smallest of the four Glenbard Township High Schools. It contains students within the boundary of Community Consolidated School District 89.[8]

History

Glenbard South was the fourth of the Glenbard high schools built. It opened in 1972.[9] The capacity of the building is 1500, but with additions, could actually house 2500 students.[citation needed]

Academics

In 2021, Glenbard South had an average composite SAT score of 1054.5, and graduated 95.1% of its senior class.[10]

Glenbard South has made Adequate Yearly Progress on the Prairie State Achievements Examination, a state test part of the No Child Left Behind Act.[11]

The staff includes approximately 112 teachers, of whom 91.5% hold an advanced degree.[12]

Athletics

Arty the Raider (school mascot)

Glenbard South was a charter member of the Western Sun Conference, but when that conference dissolved in 2010, GSHS became an independent school. Glenbard South joined the Metro Suburban Conference for the 2011–12 school year, but left the conference to join the Upstate Eight Conference in 2018.[6]

The boys' cross-country team won the Class AA Illinois state championship in 2001–02.[13]

In 2012 and 2013, the girls' softball team won state.[13]

In 2007, the boys' track and field 4X800m relay team won the Nike Outdoor Nationals competition with a time of 7:40.57.[14]

Activities

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Glenbard District 87 - A message from Superintendent David Larson". Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Glenbard South High School - Administrative Team". Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Glenbard South High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Glenbard South High School". Statistical Abstract. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). October 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  5. ^ "Administrative Staff Directory". Glenbard South High School. November 2010. Archived from the original on 24 September 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Glenbard South High School". Illinois High School Association (IHSA). 15 August 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  7. ^ "Activities". directory. Glenbard South High School. November 2010. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  8. ^ "About Glenbard - School Profiles Archived 22 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine." Glenbard District 87. Retrieved on 20 June 2017.
  9. ^ "About Glenbard - School Profiles". Glenbard Township High Schools District 87. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  10. ^ "Illinois Report Card". Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  11. ^ Illinois School Report Card Archived 22 March 2006 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ "Glenbard South Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
  13. ^ a b "Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South) Season Summaries". Illinois High School Association (IHSA). 3 August 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  14. ^ "RESULTS: 2007 Nike Outdoor Nationals". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  15. ^ "Glenbard South math team takes first in state competition" (PDF). Glenbard Township High School District 87. 24 April 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  16. ^ Casey Banas (6 March 1997). "GLENBARD SOUTH'S MOCK TRIAL TEAM IS THE REAL THING". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  17. ^ Administrator (12 July 2010). "Honor Band History". The Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival. University of Illinois Bands. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  18. ^ Administrator (17 July 2009). "ICCA Class 3A Standings at IHSA Tournament". Illinois Chess Coaches Association Blog. Illinois Chess Coaches Association. Retrieved 16 June 2010.[dead link]
  19. ^ a b c d Akouris, Tina (20 October 2009). "Glenbard South". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 22 October 2009. Retrieved 25 October 2009.
  20. ^ "Greg Bloedorn Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com". Archived from the original on 23 November 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  21. ^ a b "Famous Alumni". directory. Glenbard Township High School District 87. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  22. ^ Garron, Barry (18 August 2011). "Former Glenbard South Student Co-Stars in New Comedy Show on Fox". Glen Ellyn Patch. Archived from the original on 24 November 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  23. ^ "Glen Crest graduate will speak March 6 about using dialogue to overcome intolerance". ccsd89. Arbor View Elementary School. Retrieved 25 November 2021. Rashid is a 2000 graduate of Glenbard South High School.
  24. ^ Swartz, Tracy (17 February 2021). "Paris Hilton engaged to Carter Reum, a Glenbard South grad". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 25 November 2021.

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