Grant Community High School is a public high school established in 1930 and located in Fox Lake, Illinois, United States.
Serving 1,814 students in grades 9-12, Grant Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grant Community High School's student population of 1,814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Motto
'Keep It Red'
School Mascot
Bulldogs
School Rankings
Grant Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Community High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1713 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
31%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Community High School's ranking?
Grant Community High School is ranked #1713 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Grant Community High School often compared to?
Grant Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antioch Comm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant Community High School?
The graduation rate of Grant Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Grant Community High School?
1,814 students attend Grant Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grant Community High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Community High School?
Grant Community High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grant Community High School offer ?
Grant Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grant Community High School part of?
Grant Community High School is part of Grant CHSD 124 School District.
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