Enrollment
1,755
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Granite City, IL
Granite City High School
Federal NCES profile for Granite City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171728002028
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite City High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Granite City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,755
- students enrolled
Granite City High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite City High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Granite City, IL.
School address
District: Granite City Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 171728002028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granite City High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granite City High School
Granite City High School is a large high school in Granite City, Illinois, enrolling 1,755 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 32% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,755 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Granite City Cusd 9 spends $12,416 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 480 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,755 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Granite City Cusd 9 also operates Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students) and Grigsby Intermediate School (818 students) alongside Granite City High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Granite City High School compares
Granite City High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,755
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
374
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Granite City High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite City Cusd 9, which includes Granite City High School.
$12,416
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Granite City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Junior High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grigsby Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prather Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frohardt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granite City High School
How many students attend Granite City High School?
Granite City High School has 1,755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Granite City, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite City High School is 18.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite City High School?
The largest demographic group at Granite City High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Granite City, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite City High School?
Granite City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granite City High School rank among public schools in Granite City?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite City High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Granite City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Granite City on the city page.
Is Granite City High School a good school?
Granite City High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Granite City Cusd 9?
Besides Granite City High School, Granite City Cusd 9 also operates Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students), Grigsby Intermediate School (818 students), and Prather Elementary School (612 students). See the Granite City Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.
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