GCMS High School

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
815 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936
291 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (GCMS) High School, located in Gibson City, Illinois, serves as the central educational hub for the surrounding community. As part of the GCMS Community Unit School District #5, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, whether they are focused on college preparatory work, vocational training, or community engagement.

Beyond academics, GCMS High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of school spirit and pride. The district focuses on preparing students for life after graduation by prioritizing character development, critical thinking, and citizenship. With a commitment to maintaining small-town values while adapting to modern educational needs, GCMS strives to ensure that its students are well-equipped for success in an increasingly complex global landscape.
291
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    256 (88.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
Phone: (217)784-4292
Website: http://www.gcmsk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 79
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 71
Grade 12 70
Gender Ratio