Griffth Jr/Sr High School

1,059 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,059

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	309
Black	208
Asian	7
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
484 (45.7 %)
Hispanic
309 (29.2 %)
Black
208 (19.6 %)
Two or More
49 (4.6 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Griffith Public Schools
Phone:	(219)924-4281
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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 5 2

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 169

Grade 9 165

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 151

Ungraded 6