Putnam County High School

School Overview
Putnam County High School, located in Granville, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Putnam County Community Unit School District #535. As a relatively small, rural high school, it prides itself on fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention, strong relationships with faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Putnam County High School acts as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of school spirit and civic engagement. By leveraging its size to offer individualized student support, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for its student body. Its location in Granville places it at the heart of the district, allowing it to provide a stable, consistent learning environment that reflects the values and character of the surrounding Putnam County area.
245
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Putnam County High School
Demographic Student Count
White204
Hispanic34
Black1
Asian2
Two or More3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    204 (83.3%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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: Putnam County CUSD 535
Phone: (815)882-2800
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 72
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Putnam County High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 972
Grade 1060
Grade 1153
Grade 1260
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Putnam County High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10241.6%
Male14358.4%