Granville Central High

2043 Sanders Rd
Stem, NC 27581

gchs.gcs.k12.nc.us

638 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Granville Central High School, located in Stem, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Granville County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with personal development, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for success in both higher education and the workforce. By offering a range of core curriculum courses alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school encourages students to engage deeply with their studies while participating in the broader community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Granville Central High emphasizes the importance of school spirit and student involvement. The institution provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations that allow students to explore their interests and build strong social connections. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to the local community in Stem, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive, well-rounded citizens who are ready to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

638

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granville Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	248
Black	197
Asian	6
Two or More	33
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
248 (38.9 %)
Black
197 (30.9 %)
White
149 (23.4 %)
Two or More
33 (5.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granville County Schools
Phone:	(919)528-5530
Website:	http://gchs.gcs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
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 9 200

Grade 10 175

Grade 11 149

Grade 12 114