Serving 1,785 students in grades 9-12, Granite City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,785 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Granite City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite City High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granite City High School?
The graduation rate of Granite City High School is 74%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Granite City High School?
1,785 students attend Granite City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Granite City High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite City High School?
Granite City High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Granite City High School offer ?
Granite City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Granite City High School part of?
The teachers and staff were more there for a paycheck then the kids when I went there. It was by far the worst school I have ever been to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sagit
26/15/2009
Unless you want to go to a school that takes away your individuality, doesn't care about your opinions, and does anything just to make money i would come here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cheta
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,785 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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