Welcome To Glenbrook North High School
GBN AT A GLANCE
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Academics
Extensive curricular offerings in English, Math, Science, Social Studies,
World Languages, Art, Applied Technology, Business Education, Broadcasting, Music, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Science
In addition, GBN offers:
• 24 Advanced Placement courses
• French, Latin, Hebrew, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish
• Glenbrook Academy of International Studies in English, Social Studies and World Languages
96% of Glenbrook North students within the Class of 2010 were college-bound.
Recent Awards and Recognition
• Named 2008 Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Department of Education
• Third in nation in policy debate – National Forensic League, 2010
• Policy Debate State Championship, 2010
• Lincoln-Douglas State Debate Championship, 2008 and 2009
• Foodstock cited in the Guinness Book of World Records for a canned food structure of nearly 60,000 cans, 2009
• National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) national writing award winner, 2009
• Student newspaper, The Torch, named All-American Newspaper by the National Scholastic Press Association, '09-'10
• Siemens Award winner for Advanced Placement in math, science and technology
• One of the most awarded schools in nation by NASA/Student Involvement Program
• Three Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Test Scores & Achievements in 2010
• Average ACT composite score of 25.2 – estimated 98th percentile nationwide
• 93% of AP scores qualify for college credit
• National Merit Semifinalists – 6, Commended students – 14
• Illinois State Scholars – 155
Some Statistics
• 2010 student population: 2,134
• 83.4% of faculty have one or more advanced degrees
• 72-acre campus
Athletics
• 28 varsity sports with more than 65 lower-level programs
• Ten IHSA state team championships; 6 IHSA runner-up finishes
Activities
More than 70 clubs and activities including:
• Co-curricular
• Community Service
• Student Government
• Speech
• Debate
• Intramurals
• Band
• Orchestra
• Dance
• Pom Pon
• Drama
• Synchronized Swimming
• Choral Groups
• Student Newspaper
• Literary Magazines
• Music/Theatre Performance
• Honorary Academic Societies
• Yearbook
Parent and Community Support
• GBN Parents’ Association along with active parent groups for athletics, band, orchestra, choir, drama, special education, debate and Grad Night
• Annually, more than $100,000 in locally funded scholarships awarded to GBN seniors
Facilities
• Built in 1953, Glenbrook North has been expanded and renovated over the years to keep pace with increases in enrollment and the significant expansion of its academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. Today’s complex, with more than 580,000 square feet, incorporates four courtyards. Special features include the Sheely Center for Performing Arts, fitness center, The Academic Resource Center(ARC), and a new collaborative learning space (The I.D.E.A.) designed to enhance teaching and learning with educational technology.