Serving 137 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Park High School's student population of 137 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Park High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1414 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 #1414 out of 3,426 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 Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, Momence 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 28% 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 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Grant Park High School?
137 students attend Grant Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Grant Park High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Park High School?
Grant Park High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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