GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.grandislandschools.org

868 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grand Island Senior High School, located at 1100 Ransom Road in Grand Island, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Grand Island Central School District. Situated on a scenic island in the Niagara River, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that aims to balance rigorous academic standards with personal growth. The institution serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine and performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to foster leadership, teamwork, and community engagement among the student body. With a commitment to innovation and student achievement, Grand Island Senior High utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens within their community and beyond.

868

Total Students

79.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	731
Hispanic	52
Black	11
Asian	33
Two or More	38
American Indian	3

White
731 (84.2%)
Hispanic
52 (6.0%)
Two or More
38 (4.4%)
Asian
33 (3.8%)
Black
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)773-8820
Website:	http://www.grandislandschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 215

Grade 10 240

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 209

Ungraded 13