Granite City High School

3148 Fehling Rd
Granite City, IL 62040

www.gcsd9.net

1,755 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Granite City High School (GCHS), located at 3101 Madison Avenue in Granite City, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Granite City Community Unit School District #9. As a large public high school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school is well-known for its rich history and deep-seated school spirit, often serving as a focal point for town events and athletic gatherings within the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis area.

The school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, offering a variety of programs including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and robust fine arts departments. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, Granite City High School strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens. Through its strong emphasis on community involvement and athletic competition, GCHS continues to be a cornerstone of the Granite City educational landscape.

1,755

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granite City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,036
Hispanic	251
Black	335
Asian	11
Two or More	105
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,036 (59.1%)
Black
335 (19.1%)
Hispanic
251 (14.3%)
Two or More
105 (6.0%)
American Indian
13 (0.7%)
Asian
11 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite City CUSD 9
Phone:	(618)451-5808
Website:	http://www.gcsd9.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 458

Grade 10 510

Grade 11 389

Grade 12 398