Putnam County High School

School Overview
Putnam County High School, located in Granville, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Putnam County Community Unit School District #535. As a relatively small, rural high school, it prides itself on fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention, strong relationships with faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Putnam County High School acts as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of school spirit and civic engagement. By leveraging its size to offer individualized student support, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for its student body. Its location in Granville places it at the heart of the district, allowing it to provide a stable, consistent learning environment that reflects the values and character of the surrounding Putnam County area.
254
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Putnam County High School
Demographic Student Count
White209
Hispanic36
Asian2
Two or More6
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    209 (82.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (14.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Putnam County CUSD 535
Phone: (815)882-2800
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 58
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Putnam County High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 958
Grade 1063
Grade 1169
Grade 1264
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Putnam County High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11444.9%
Male14055.1%