Glenbrook North High School

GBN - AT A GLANCE  -  2009

EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS • ATHLETICS • ACTIVITIES

ACADEMICS . . .
Extensive curricular offerings in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World  Languages, Art, Applied Technology, Business Education, Radio/TV, Music, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Driver Education
Languages offered:  French, Latin, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish
24 Advanced Placement courses
Glenbrook Academy of International Studies in English, Social Studies and World Languages
Annually, 95% to 99% continue on to college


OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS . . .

• National Writing Award winner, 2009
• Math Team 5th in state, 2009
• GBN named 2008 Blue Ribbon School from U.S. Department of Education
• Third in nation in policy debate - National Public Policy Forum, 2009
• Lincoln Douglas State Debate Championship, 2008 and 2009
• Named a Bright A+ Award winner for academic excellence by School Search
• Student newspaper won first place with special merit in the American Scholastic Press Association 08/09 Newspaper Contest
• Siemens Award winner for Advanced Placement in math, science and technology
• One of the most awarded schools in nation by NASA/Student Involvement Program
• As part of the First in the World Consortium, GBN students scored first in the world in international math and science testing
• GBN teachers have written numerous articles and books about teaching English, writing, chemistry, nanotechnology and AP Statistics
• Three Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science or Mathematics
• Named one of the Top 10 public high schools by the Chicago Sun-Times, 2003
• Among the first schools to receive the Excellence in Education Award, U.S. Department of Education

• More than 60 clubs and activities:
  Co-curricular • Community Service • Student Government • Speech • Debate • Band • Orchestra • Dance • Choral Groups • Pom Pon • Synchronized Swimming • Intramurals • Drama • Student Newspaper • Publications • Literary Magazine • Music/Theatre Performance • Honorary Academic Societies

• Interscholastic Programs: 28 sports
• 28 varsity sports with over 65 lower level programs
• Facilities:  fitness center, field house, aquatic center, outdoor track, tennis courts, baseball and other athletic fields, three auxiliary gyms, main gym, wrestling room, spin room, dance studio, football/soccer stadium, athletic training facilities
• 10 IHSA State Championships; 6 IHSA runner-up finishes
• Numerous individual state champions 

• GBN Parents’ Association and booster groups for athletics, band, orchestra, choral, drama, Special Education, debate and Grad Night
• Community survey, fall 2005, verified overwhelming support of academic program, balance of opportunities and student achievement
• Annually, over $100,000 in locally-raised scholarships are awarded to GBN seniors

• 72 -acre campus
• Built in 1953, GBN has been expanded and renovated over the years to keep pace with enrollment, academic programs, technology, fine arts and science.  Today’s over 580,000 square foot complex is built around four courtyards.  The learning environment is enhanced by natural light, welcoming atmosphere, a layout that supports academic areas, cafeterias focused on fresh foods, security, beauty of design and energy conservation
• Technology equipped classrooms, wireless facility
• Special features:  Center for Performing Arts, Little Theatre, Drama room, Student Center,  Greenhouse, Orchestra, Band, Choral rooms, Radio and TV Studios, Graphic Design lab, Art, Library, Foods and Academic Resource labs, Autos, Secure Lobby, Academic Resource Center

• 2009 Student Population: 2,134 (unofficial)
• 83.4% of faculty have one or more advanced degrees
• Operating cost per student: $17,988
• Glenbrook tax rate remains the lowest of surrounding districts

• 88% of AP scores qualify for college credit
• ACT composite score 25.6 – estimated 98th percentile nationwide
• National Merit Semifinalists – 11; Commended – 21
• Illinois State Scholars - 166

BOARD of EDUCATION and ADMINISTRATION
Skip Shein, President – Robert Boron, Vice President - Steve Hammer – Scott Martin – Monica Regalbuto - Joel Taub – Jeffrey Wolfson
Dr. Michael Riggle, Glenbrook Superintendent
Paul M. Pryma, Glenbrook North Principal

BOARD MEETINGS
Board of Education meetings are generally conducted on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:30 pm
Administration Center, 1835 Landwehr Road, Glenview
The public is welcome

TV and RADIO
• GBN-TV, Cable Channel 16
• GBN-Radio, WGBK 88.5 FM

FOR MORE INFORMATION
• Community Information Office:  847.486.4705
• Website:  glenbrook225.org