Glenbard Twp Hsd 87, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Glenbard Twp Hsd 87

Glenbard Township High School District 87 serves a mid-sized student body across four high schools—East, North, South, and West—in three communities: Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, and Lombard. The district draws from a diverse, affluent suburban region of DuPage County where housing values cluster in the mid to upper range, and rents remain moderately elevated.

The student body reflects the economic and demographic complexity of this part of suburban Chicago. Roughly one in three students identify as Hispanic, roughly one in six as Asian, and roughly one in seven as white. African American students make up a smaller share. The district does not report the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch or the count of English learners, so a parent looking into the economic profile of the student body would want to ask the school directly for those figures.

State assessment data for the district is unavailable. Illinois tests students in grades five and eight; Glenbard serves grades nine through twelve, so these district-level results do not capture the high school population. Individual school performance data and graduation rates were not included in the data provided, so a parent evaluating academic outcomes would need to visit each school's profile separately or contact the district.

Chronically high absenteeism stands out. The district's rate places it in the bottom quarter among DuPage County's districts, a soft spot that a parent may want to look into further with the school, particularly if attendance and engagement are priorities. Per-pupil spending sits in the upper-middle range for the county, reflecting moderate resource commitment.

Two district-level changes have reshaped the experience of families. In January 2023, the Board approved a new daily schedule phased in through 2024-25. The model introduces "Glenbard Hour," a designated time slot for student advisory, course planning, testing, and assemblies that previously interrupted academic periods. On most weekdays, the schedule runs eight periods; on Wednesdays and Thursdays, classes meet in a block structure with longer periods. This pedagogical shift affects how students experience the school day across all four buildings.

More consequential to home-buying decisions is a facility referendum voters approved in March 2024. The bond funds a multi-year Facility Master Plan spanning safety and security upgrades, ADA accessibility work, and mechanical and infrastructure replacement, along with renovated classrooms and science labs at all four schools. The property-tax impact is material and extends over years, adding a measurable cost for families in the district. The district's website and recent news coverage provide specifics on the weekly tax implication for homes at different values.

The four schools operate within a suburban setting where home values have appreciated modestly year over year and where the housing market shows steady, moderate inventory and demand. Glen Ellyn, the most affluent of the three towns, anchors the higher end of district values; Glendale Heights and Carol Stream sit lower. This diversity of housing costs across the district means families at various price points may find a home here, though affordability relative to median income is tighter than the national benchmark.

For families considering this district, the path forward involves looking beyond the aggregate numbers available here. Individual school profiles, current test data for each building, graduation rates, and program offerings should be examined separately. The schedule change and capital investment are concrete, recent shifts that signal ongoing evolution in how the district approaches both facility and instructional experience.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,747

Grades

09–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 30%

Black 7%

White 43%

Asian 15%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Glenbard East High School

Glenbard North High School

Glenbard South High School

Glenbard West High School

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$431,201

Year-over-year change+5.3%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$322K to $562K

vs. state typical1.49x

vs. national typical1.17x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60137	Glen Ellyn	$562K	+6.9%	24.8%
60148	Lombard	$387K	+5.9%	22.7%
60188	Carol Stream	$385K	+3.8%	15.1%
60139	Glendale Heights	$322K	+4.4%	12.5%
60108	Bloomingdale	$438K	+4.6%	8.8%
60133	Hanover Park	$328K	+3.4%	5.0%
60101	Addison	$375K	+3.7%	4.5%
60515	Downers Grove	$504K	+7.5%	3.1%
60189	Wheaton	$521K	+5.0%	2.8%
60187	Wheaton	$497K	+5.8%	0.6%
60172	Roselle	$380K	+4.7%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,163/mo

Year-over-year change+2.6%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$1,806 to $2,584/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60137	Glen Ellyn	$2,407	—	24.8%
60148	Lombard	$2,071	+0.6%	22.7%
60188	Carol Stream	$1,806	+2.4%	15.1%
60139	Glendale Heights	$1,924	+5.9%	12.5%
60108	Bloomingdale	$2,496	—	8.8%
60133	Hanover Park	$2,430	—	5.0%
60101	Addison	$1,811	—	4.5%
60515	Downers Grove	$2,389	+5.8%	3.1%
60189	Wheaton	$2,584	+0.6%	2.8%
60187	Wheaton	$2,011	+4.5%	0.6%
60172	Roselle	$2,176	—	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,176/mo

Home price / national median income5.2x

Annual rent / national median income31.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$12/mo

Market Activity: DuPage County

Median listing price$499,000

Median listing price YoY+1.9%

Median price per sq ft$263

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.7%

Median days on market29.0 days

Median days on market YoY+13.7%

Active listings1,033

Active listings YoY-0.8%

New listings1,068

New listings YoY-11.6%

Pending listings1,371

Pending listings YoY-2.9%

Hotness: median listing price$495,500

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.3%

Supply score95.4

Supply score YoY-1.4%

Demand score76.4

Demand score YoY-2.1%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.