Grand Island Senior High School is a public high school located at 1100 Ransom Road in Grand Island, New York, serving over 1,000 students in grades 9–12. The school follows the New York State Regents Board curriculum.
Serving 883 students in grades 9-12, Grand Island Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Island Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grand Island Senior High School's student population of 883 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1961
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Vikings
School Rankings
Grand Island Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Island Senior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Island Senior High School's ranking?
Grand Island Senior High School is ranked #382 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Island Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Island Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Grand Island Senior High School?
883 students attend Grand Island Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Grand Island Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Island Senior High School?
Grand Island Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grand Island Senior High School offer ?
Grand Island Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grand Island Senior High School part of?
Grand Island Senior High School is part of Grand Island Central School District.
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