| Glenbrook South High School | |
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| Address | |
| 4000 W. Lake Ave. Glenview, Illinois, 60026 USA |
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| Information | |
| School type | public, comprehensive secondary |
| Opened | 1962 |
| School district | Glenbrook H.S. District 225 |
| NCES District ID | 1729010[1] |
| Superintendent | Dr. Michael Riggle[2] |
| NCES School ID | 172901003043[1] |
| Principal | Brian Wegley[3] |
| Teaching staff | 183.4 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12[1] |
| Gender | coed[1] |
| Enrollment | 2596[1] (2009-10) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.15:1[1] |
| Campus type | suburban[1] |
| Color(s) | navy gold[4] |
| Athletics conference | Central Suburban League[4] |
| Team name | Titans[4] |
| Publication | Calliope[5] |
| Newspaper | Oracle[5] |
| Yearbook | Etruscan[5] |
| Website | official site |
Glenbrook South High School, or GBS, is a public four-year high school located in Glenview, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Northfield Township High School District, which also includes Glenbrook North High School. Glenbrook South should not be confused with Glenbard South High School, another suburban Chicago high school that is also referred to as "GBS".
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In 1962, due to overcrowding at Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South High School was established. It underwent a dramatic expansion in 2002 adding dozens of classrooms, revamping the music and performing art facilities, and reconfiguring the parking lots and athletics fields. During the summer of 2007, Glenbrook South updated six science classrooms from the 1960s and reconfigured two others to create full-size science classrooms. The Dean's Office, and Student Activities Office were also renovated. A new Food Court was constructed along with a Student Activities Center that was created by reconfiguring the faculty lounge. Construction at GBS was completed with the addition of a practice gym, which increased PE capacity and a new pool with handicapped access, eight lane capacity and a diving depth of fourteen feet. A new fitness center opened in May 2008 and the former weight room was converted into two health classrooms, a driver education classroom and a Health/Driver Education office. Today, Glenbrook South High School, along with Glenbrook North, are noted for their outstanding curriculum and quality of education, having been repeatedly named to a variety of best-in-the-nation lists. For example, as part of the First in the World Consortium, GBS and GBN students scored first in the world in international math & science testing.[6]
In 2008, Glenbrook South had an average composite ACT score of 24.3, and graduated 99.6% of its senior class.[7] Glenbrook South did not make Adequate Yearly Progress on the Prairie State Achievement Examination, a state test part of the No Child Left Behind Act.[7]
According to 2010 statistics, Glenbrook South was ranked 28th in terms of the best high school's in the state of Illinois. The [8]
Glenbrook South has a diverse population of students. 9.9% of the 2,591 students are from minority groups. Students represent these categories: 2.4% African America, 7.3% Hispanic, 0.1% American Indian, 16.9% Asian, 12.9% disadvantaged student, 73.2% white. Students have a State Test Performance Index of 97.9 and a Poverty-Adjustment Performance Index of 1.55. The Disadvantaged Students' State Test Proficiency Rate is 38.3 with a Disadvantaged Students Performance Gap of 11.0, while the Non-disadvantaged Students' State Test Proficiency Rate is 71.6 and Current State Test Achievement Gap is 33.3. In College-Ready Student Performance, the College Readiness Index is 43.5, participation rate is 46.8%, Quality Adjusted Participation rate is 42.4%, Participant Passing Rate is 90.6%, and Exam Passing rate is 92.0%. Advanced Placement student performance is reflected in an AP Participation Rate of 46.8%, a Quality Adjusted Participation rate of 42.4%, a Participant Passing Rate of 90.6%, and Exam Passing rate of 92.0%. [9]
The Federal No Child Left Behind Act as applied in Illinois requires 100% of students to meet standards on the Prairie State Achievement Exam by 2013. Glenbrook South High School continues to focus curricular efforts on academic growth for each student.[10] These efforts focus on the meaningful implementation of the [College Readiness Standards] http://www.act.org/standard/ from ACT.
Glenbrook South is a member of the Central Suburban League. GBS is also a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), the organization that sponsors most sports and activities in Illinois.
GBS sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling. Women may compete in badminton and softball. While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors teams for men and women in lacrosse, in addition to a women's field hockey team.[11]
The following teams have won their respective IHSA sponsored state championships:[12]
GBS sponsors a number of activities for students ranging from cultural and artistic to academic and social welfare. The list changes from year to year depending on student interest, though the current list can be found here.
Among the more nationally recognizable clubs are poms, cheerleading, chess, debate, mathletes, mock trial, model un, and quizbowl. There is also a chapter of Amnesty International.[14]
The following activities won their respective IHSA sponsored state tournament or competition:[12]
Glenbrook South was also named the 2008 National GRAMMY Signature School for its music program. Glenbrook South was also awarded the 2009-2010 David P. Baker Cup by the National Debate Coaches Association for having the #1 ranked debate team in the nation during the competitive season.
The Glenbrook Academy of International Studies is a four year program with students from Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North. 30 students are selected as freshmen each year, through an application process. Founded in 1981 to give students a more global perspective, it covers English, Social Studies, and a foreign language. Each class learns a different foreign language from a rotation of four: Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin Chinese. The application process involves written recommendations, a mailed essay, an impromptu essay, and an interview with faculty.
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