Grant Park High School

www.grantparkdragons.org

150 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grant Park High School, located in the village of Grant Park, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As part of the Grant Park Community Unit School District 6, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit environment where students, faculty, and staff often develop strong, personal relationships. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond academics, the school is a hub for community life, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These programs play a vital role in the student experience, encouraging character development, teamwork, and school spirit. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth, Grant Park High School strives to provide a supportive, rural-community educational experience that addresses the diverse needs and interests of its student body.

150

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	20
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
128 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
20 (13.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Grant Park CUSD 6
Phone:	(815)465-2181
Website:	http://www.grantparkdragons.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 31

Grade 10 35

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 51