- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171728002028
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Granite City High School held near 1,785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.8 → 97.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 171728002028 · Granite City, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,755 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students)
Granite City High School held near 1,785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.8 → 97.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Granite City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Granite City High School
1,755 students
- Coolidge Junio
Coolidge Junior High Sch
854 students
- Grigsby Interm
Grigsby Intermediate School
818 students
- Prather Elemen 612
Prather Elementary School
612 students
- Frohardt Elem 452
Frohardt Elem School
452 students
- Wilson Elem Sc 448
Wilson Elem School
448 students
What this shows Granite City High School reports 1,755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite City High School compares
Granite City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Granite City Cusd 9 reports $14,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,755 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,805 (2022-23) → 1,785 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.