Glenwood High School
Reported Enrollment
1,504
students
District
Ball Chatham CUSD 5
County Context Score
48/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1501 E Plummer Blvd, Chatham, IL, 62629
School District
Ball Chatham CUSD 5
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 170492000184
- District ID
- 1704920
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,504 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Glenwood High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Sangamon County has 77 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 6 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Glenwood High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Ball Chatham CUSD 5, Sangamon County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Glenwood High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
1,504 students
Glenwood High School reports 1,504 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 18 other high schools in Sangamon County with enrollment data, 18 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 247 students.
19 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 248 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
6 district schools
Ball Chatham CUSD 5 lists 3 primary, 2 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
3
Middle
2
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Ball Chatham CUSD 5
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School Profile FAQ
Is Glenwood High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Glenwood High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Glenwood High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Glenwood High School with nearby schools?
Glenwood High School should be compared with 19 high schools in Sangamon County, plus other schools in Ball Chatham CUSD 5. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Glenwood High School?
Before using Glenwood High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
Part of Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Glenwood High School is one of 6 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,655 students across 6 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
6
Reported Enrollment
4,655
6 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Ball Elementary SchoolPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Chatham Elem SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Glenwood Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Glenwood Intermediate Sch5–6 · MiddleListed only
- Glenwood Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Springfield High School
Springfield Southeast High Sch
Lanphier High School
Rochester High School
Williamsville High School
Sangamon County Schools
County Context Score
48/100
County-level composite across 77 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.