Below Average
#3411 of 3,813 schools in IL
Granite City High School
High School · Granite City Cusd 9 · Granite City, IL
A Granite City Cusd 9 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3148 Fehling Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Granite City High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Granite City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,558
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Coordinated Youth & Human ServicesPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 5–12 | 2.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Granite City Cusd 9
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Granite City High School is listed in Granite City CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Granite City High School
Granite City High School is a public high school in Granite City, IL, part of Granite City Cusd 9, serving approximately 1,785 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,411 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Granite City High School
What grades does Granite City High School serve?
Granite City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Granite City High School?
Granite City High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,785 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite City High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Granite City High School rank in IL?
Granite City High School ranks #3,411 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Granite City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Granite City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Granite City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Granite City High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Granite City High School a charter school?
No, Granite City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Granite City High School a Title I school?
No, Granite City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granite City High School?
55.9% of students at Granite City High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (618) 451-5808
- Area population (ZIP 62040)
- 40,365
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62040; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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