Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, Grant Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Park High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Grant Park, IL, encompassing approximately 68.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 7.4 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Grant Park High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Park High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
White
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Park High School's ranking?
Grant Park High School is ranked #1551 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Grant Park High School often compared to?
Grant Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Momence High School, Bradley-bourbonnais C High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant Park High School?
The graduation rate of Grant Park High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Grant Park High School?
127 students attend Grant Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Grant Park High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Park High School?
Grant Park High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grant Park High School offer ?
Grant Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grant Park High School part of?
Grant Park High School is part of Grant Park CUSD 6 School District.
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