At a glance
Reported students
1,484
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
622.5
Glenwood High School: 1,484 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,506
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Glenwood High School
Glenwood High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chatham. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Ball Chatham CUSD 5. NCES reports 1,484 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.5%) and multiracial (8.1%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glenwood High School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black5.7%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glenwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
735 reported students
Glenwood Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 05–06
672 reported students
Glenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
573 reported students
Ball Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
552 reported students
Chatham Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
500 reported students
Public schools near Glenwood High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangamon County Learning Academy High · Menard/Sangamon ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| Sangamon Safe School Program High · Menard/Sangamon ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| Capital Area Career Center High · Menard/Sangamon ROE | 11–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| Springfield Learning Academy High · Springfield SD 186 | 09–12 | 0 | 5.4 mi |
| Auburn High School High · Auburn CUSD 10 | 09–12 | 327 | 7.1 mi |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch High · Springfield SD 186 | 09–12 | 1,229 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood High School
What grades does Glenwood High School serve?
Glenwood High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
How many students attend Glenwood High School?
Glenwood High School reported 1,484 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,506 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glenwood High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 1,484 students and 84.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glenwood High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glenwood High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ball Chatham CUSD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Glenwood High School in?
Glenwood High School is part of Ball Chatham CUSD 5, based in Chatham, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glenwood High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sangamon County Learning Academy (3.9 mi), Sangamon Safe School Program (3.9 mi), Capital Area Career Center (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.