GCMS High School

GCMS High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
815 N Church St,  Gibson City, IL
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District No. 5
4.0
2.7
271 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Christopher L Garard
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
26
Reading
30
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
42.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
283:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.7%
Female
44.3%
White
88%
Hispanic
4.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 68 Students
Parkland College 57 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 34 Students
Eastern Illinois University 26 Students
Bradley University 20 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 19 Students
University of Iowa 16 Students
Purdue University 13 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 13 Students
Northern Illinois University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 13 Students
Nursing 13 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Music Theory and Composition 6 Students
Music Performance 5 Students
Mathematics 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 61 Reviews
4.0 Parent
6/16/2024
I think if they start a STEMS program it would help the kids. This will get kids involved more into science and technology for the future of AG.
5.0 Senior
1/16/2024
The students are close and it is a small school so there are a lot of friend groups involving different ages and backgrounds and is a very nice and safe school to attend.
4.0 Alum
2/21/2023
I liked the community, its a very close and caring area. It is a smaller school so you get to know almost everyone in the whole school. The teachers have fewer students and that allows more access for you if you need help in your classes. Overall the school had many fun activities and some certain ones I feel like only this school did as a "tradition". It helps prepare you for your future extremely especially junior year.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/26/2012
GCMS HS is a great school with tons of opportunities available for those willing to take advantage of them. I find the people inthe office extremely professional and helpful. When my son had a problem the teachers and principal sat down with me and looked for solutions. His grades and outlook for sc...
2.0 parent
5/3/2011
This school is really hit or miss. It has been awhile since I attended this school, but when I did the principal (who is still there) seemed to me to be unfit to be around people of any kind. The man is rude and has no compassion for anyone. The teachers that I did like and who actually taught me we...
1.0 student
11/14/2007

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GCMS High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gibson City, IL, in the Gibson City neighborhood, and is served by the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District No. 5 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 271 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. GCMS High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $184,248. Discover additional schools in the area, like GCMS Middle School, GCMS Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Gibson City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near GCMS High School.

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