Glenbard South High School Explained

Glenbard South High School
Streetaddress:23W200 Butterfield Road
City:Glen Ellyn
State:Illinois
Zipcode:60137
Country:United States
Coordinates:41.8322°N -88.0699°W
Schooltype:secondary
Fundingtype:Public
District:Glenbard Twp. HS 87
Us Nces District Id:1716830
Superintendent:David Larson[1]
Us Nces School Id:171683001990
Principal:Jessica Santee[2]
Teaching Staff:70.85 (FTE)
Grades:9-12
Gender:Coed
Enrollment:1,075 (2022-23)[3]
Ratio:15.17
Campus Size:43acres
Campus Type:Suburban
Colors: red
white
royal blue
Conference:Upstate Eight Conference
Mascot:Arty
Nickname:Raiders
Publication:Southwinds
Newspaper:The Independent
Yearbook:Dorian
Footnotes:[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.

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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glenbard District 87 - A message from Superintendent David Larson . 26 April 2019 .
  2. Web site: Glenbard South High School - Administrative Team . 26 April 2019 .
  3. Web site: Glenbard South High School. National Center for Education Statistics. July 4, 2024.
  4. Web site: Glenbard South High School. Statistical Abstract. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) . October 2009. 15 August 2011.
  5. Web site: Administrative Staff Directory. Glenbard South High School. November 2010. 16 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130924150818/http://glenbardsouthhs.org/sitepages/academics/aboutacademics?object=%2Fsitepages%2Facademics%2FAdministration&infobar=no&templates=RWD&ConfPosition=2. 24 September 2013. dead.
  6. Web site: Glenbard South High School. Illinois High School Association (IHSA). 15 August 2011. 15 August 2011.
  7. Web site: Activities. directory. Glenbard South High School. November 2010. 15 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110810142756/http://www.glenbardsouthhs.org/sitepages/students/students?object=%2Fsitepages%2Fcommunity%2Factivities&infobar=no&templates=RWD&ConfPosition=2. 10 August 2011. dead.
  8. "About Glenbard - School Profiles ." Glenbard District 87. Retrieved on 20 June 2017.
  9. Web site: About Glenbard - School Profiles. Glenbard Township High Schools District 87. 5 December 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120519155655/http://www.glenbard87.org/sitepages/aboutus/S01F4B823. 19 May 2012. dead.
  10. Web site: Illinois Report Card . 25 July 2022 .
  11. http://www.glenbard.dupage.k12.il.us/Glenbard_DistrictHQ/2005/media/pdf/Report%20Cards/Current%20Year/Glenbard_South_Report_Card.pdf Illinois School Report Card
  12. Web site: Glenbard South Profile . 16 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004106/http://www.glenbard87.org/Files/schoolprofiles/South.pdf . 3 December 2013 . dead .
  13. Web site: Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South) Season Summaries. Illinois High School Association (IHSA). 3 August 2011. 25 April 2014.
  14. News: RESULTS: 2007 Nike Outdoor Nationals. 2018-09-16.
  15. Web site: Glenbard South math team takes first in state competition. 24 April 2006. Glenbard Township High School District 87. 2 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20120505142405/http://www.glenbard.dupage.k12.il.us/sitepages/schoolboard/FOV1-0007AEAA/StateMathChamps.pdf. 5 May 2012. dead.
  16. Web site: GLENBARD SOUTH'S MOCK TRIAL TEAM IS THE REAL THING . Casey Banas . 6 March 1997 . Chicago Tribune . Chicago Tribune . 1 September 2018 .
  17. Web site: Honor Band History . Administrator . 12 July 2010 . The Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival . University of Illinois Bands . 10 September 2018 .
  18. Web site: ICCA Class 3A Standings at IHSA Tournament . Administrator . 17 July 2009 . Illinois Chess Coaches Association Blog . Illinois Chess Coaches Association . 16 June 2010 .
  19. News: Akouris . Tina . Glenbard South . Chicago Sun-Times . 20 October 2009 . 25 October 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091022084930/http://yourseason.suntimes.com/schooloftheweek/1836064%2C102009-school-of-the-week-glenbard-south.article . 22 October 2009 .
  20. Web site: Greg Bloedorn Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com . 2011-09-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111123070805/http://databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BLOEDGRE01 . 23 November 2011 .
  21. Web site: Famous Alumni. directory. Glenbard Township High School District 87. 15 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817231647/http://www.glenbard87.org/sitepages/aboutus/schoolprofile?object=%2Fsitepages%2Faboutus%2Falumni&infobar=no&templates=RWD&ConfPosition=2. 17 August 2011. dead.
  22. News: Garron. Barry. Former Glenbard South Student Co-Stars in New Comedy Show on Fox. 24 February 2012. Glen Ellyn Patch. 18 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111124073730/http://glenellyn.patch.com/articles/former-glenbard-south-student-co-stars-in-new-comedy-show-on-fox. 24 November 2011. dead.
  23. Web site: Glen Crest graduate will speak March 6 about using dialogue to overcome intolerance . ccsd89 . Arbor View Elementary School . 25 November 2021 . Rashid is a 2000 graduate of Glenbard South High School..
  24. News: Swartz . Tracy . Paris Hilton engaged to Carter Reum, a Glenbard South grad . 25 November 2021 . Chicago Tribune . 17 Feb 2021.

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