GRIFFITH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Griffith Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Griffith Public Schools school district, located in Griffith, IN with about 782 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Griffith Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Griffith Senior High School, located at 600 N Wiggs St in Griffith, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Griffith Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, trade schools, or higher education institutions.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Griffith Senior High School maintains a strong emphasis on school spirit and student development through its various athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, often hosting events and activities that encourage engagement between students, parents, and town residents. With a commitment to tradition and progress, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential within the Griffith community.

For more information, contact Griffith Senior High School at (219) 924-4281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 N Wiggs St
Griffith, IN 46319-2095
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GRIFFITH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Griffith, IN with about 782 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
782
Teachers:
45.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 782 students

White
50.0%
Black or African American
22.5%
Hispanic/Latino
22.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.