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
291 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Christopher L Garard
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
600
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
31
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
42.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

10
Equity
9
College Readiness
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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%
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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 70 Students
Parkland College 58 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 37 Students
Eastern Illinois University 28 Students
Bradley University 24 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 19 Students
Northern Illinois University 16 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 16 Students
Purdue University 14 Students
University of Iowa 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Agriculture 6 Students
Music Theory and Composition 6 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
9/27/2023
GCMS High School is better than you would expect a small town school to be, but it is not immune to the pitfalls of a small community. I think the most redeeming thing about the school is their wonderful music department. I have never connected with a teacher as much as I did with Ms. Broaddus and Mr. Renchen. The rest of the school is great, but suffers from a pseudo-progressive facade.
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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...
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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...
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1.0 student
11/14/2007
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