Grand Island Senior High School

Grand Island Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1100 Ransom Rd,  Grand Island, NY
Grand Island Central School District
3.8
5.0
883 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Daniel Quartley
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
87.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
236:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
85.5%
Hispanic
5.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University at Buffalo, SUNY 175 Students
Niagara University 105 Students
SUNY Buffalo State University 68 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 62 Students
Syracuse University 57 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 53 Students
St. Bonaventure University 48 Students
SUNY Niagara County Community College 48 Students
Daemen University 44 Students
St. John Fisher University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Biology 52 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Business 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 21 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 42 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/21/2023
Over the current three years I have attended this high school, we have gone through a different principle each year. The school it's self lacks diversity and opportunity as well. However guidance and teachers are good. Offers memories to be made as well.
5.0 Senior
12/30/2020
Great environment, very academically oriented with lots of extra-curricular programs and opportunities.
5.0 Senior
4/13/2020
I have loved every second of my time at Grand Island High School. My classmates are nice, caring, and we are one big family. The teachers go out of their way to help us seniors and make sure we have to best senior year.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 teacher
6/7/2013
I substitute taught at GIHS this year and it quickly became my favorite building to work in. The academics here are very strong and there is wonderful community support, which shows in the students. There's a few knuckleheads like there are at every school, but many of the students I met were very f...
5.0 other
8/21/2011
I am an alumni who thought GIHS really prepared me for college. I took part in AP classes, music and sports and thought it was an excellent school. It has a special togetherness that many schools do not have.
5.0 other
6/12/2011
This school has great athletics, music program and art education. It also has some really great teachers.
5.0 parent
9/2/2009

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Grand Island Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grand Island, NY, in the Grand Island neighborhood, and is served by the Grand Island Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 883 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 99% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Grand Island Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $419,446. Discover additional schools in the area, like Veronica E. Connor Middle School, St. Stephen School, Charlotte Sidway School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Island has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Grand Island Senior High School.

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