GCMS High School

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GCMS High School ranks 171 st of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

815 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936-1074

(217) 784-4292

District: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
171^st of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,032

Feeder schools for GCMS High School:

Elementary:	GCMS Elementary School
Middle:	GCMS Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details GCMS High School ranks better than 75.5% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.09. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of GCMS High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GCMS High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare GCMS High School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at GCMS High School is $18,032.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

GCMS High School:

SchoolDigger ranks GCMS High School 171^st of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See GCMS High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 212^th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for GCMS High School

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Rank History for all students at GCMS High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	68.39	174^th	586	70.3%
2004	78.56	99^th	592	83.3%
2005	76.75	114^th	590	80.7%
2006	85.55	65^th	596	89.1%
2007	83.71	75^th	612	87.7%
2008	87.16	57^th	624	90.9%
2009	76.30	145^th	632	77.1%
2010	77.05	130^th	643	79.8%
2011	90.43	39^th	655	94.0%
2012	78.56	126^th	665	81.1%
2013	88.63	54^th	670	91.9%
2014	66.96	221^st	670	67.0%
2015	97.41	14^th	614	97.7%
2016	68.98	118^th	643	81.6%
2017	73.77	134^th	642	79.1%
2018	70.10	173^rd	647	73.3%
2019	75.48	136^th	701	80.6%
2021	75.02	138^th	688	79.9%
2022	77.65	124^th	699	82.3%
2023	69.09	171^st	699	75.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at GCMS High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	85.98	33^rd	493	93.3%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at GCMS High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	36.14	393^rd	585	32.8%
2019	73.28	96^th	639	85.0%
2021	82.11	74^th	611	87.9%
2022	62.03	180^th	626	71.2%
2023	97.07	9^th	644	98.6%

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Rank History for Female students at GCMS High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	64.94	196^th	620	68.4%
2019	71.28	162^nd	665	75.6%
2021	71.77	152^nd	639	76.2%
2022	85.28	78^th	658	88.1%
2023	70.47	157^th	656	76.1%

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Rank History for Male students at GCMS High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	71.60	138^th	619	77.7%
2019	77.01	120^th	675	82.2%
2021	73.56	134^th	653	79.5%
2022	64.73	194^th	664	70.8%
2023	65.52	185^th	668	72.3%

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Rank History for White students at GCMS High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	55.44	204^th	548	62.8%
2019	61.16	174^th	552	68.5%
2021	56.30	202^nd	553	63.5%
2022	64.39	161^st	560	71.3%
2023	57.51	207^th	557	62.8%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for GCMS High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	363	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1995	368	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1996	368	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1997	311	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1998	312	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1999	307	2	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	318
2000	300	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2001	317	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2002	302	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2003	302	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2004	312	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2005	333	3	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
2006	318	1	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	328
2007	318	1	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2008	309	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2009	312	1	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2010	297	3	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2011	284	2	0	2	0	0	1	0	289
2012	297	4	1	1	0	0	1	0	304
2013	288	3	1	1	0	0	4	0	297
2014	304	2	2	0	0	0	7	0	315
2015	297	3	2	2	0	0	7	0	311
2016	313	3	3	2	0	0	13	0	334
2017	303	0	4	5	1	0	15	0	328
2018	287	0	4	6	1	0	14	0	312
2019	273	0	4	8	0	0	15	0	300
2020	277	0	2	8	0	0	15	0	302
2021	258	0	2	10	0	0	13	0	283
2022	249	2	2	11	0	0	14	0	278
2023	256	4	5	14	0	0	12	0	291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at GCMS High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	366	25.0	14.6	n/a
1995	375	25.0	15.0	n/a
1996	375	25.0	15.0	n/a
1997	319	25.0	12.8	n/a
1998	321	25.0	12.8	n/a
1999	318	25.0	12.7	n/a
2000	307	24.0	12.8	n/a
2001	325	25.0	13.0	n/a
2002	311	28.0	11.1	14.8
2003	311	28.0	11.1	14.8
2004	319	28.0	11.4	16
2005	344	26.0	13.2	19.2
2006	328	28.0	11.7	19.6
2007	328	27.0	12.1	22.9
2008	318	24.0	13.3	22.6
2009	325	28.0	11.6	23.4
2010	307	27.7	11.0	24.1
2011	289	27.7	10.4	24.6
2012	304	27.7	10.9	26.3
2013	297	39.7	7.4	31.3
2014	315	26.0	12.1	32.1
2015	311	26.0	11.9	37.6
2016	334	26.0	12.8	30.5
2017	328	25.5	12.8	32
2018	312	26.0	12.0	29.2
2019	300	24.9	12.0	32.3
2020	302	23.6	12.7	36.8
2021	283	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	278	20.7	13.4	33.8
2023	291	23.0	12.6	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio GCMS High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	366	25.0	14.6	n/a
1995	375	25.0	15.0	n/a
1996	375	25.0	15.0	n/a
1997	319	25.0	12.8	n/a
1998	321	25.0	12.8	n/a
1999	318	25.0	12.7	n/a
2000	307	24.0	12.8	n/a
2001	325	25.0	13.0	n/a
2002	311	28.0	11.1	14.8
2003	311	28.0	11.1	14.8
2004	319	28.0	11.4	16
2005	344	26.0	13.2	19.2
2006	328	28.0	11.7	19.6
2007	328	27.0	12.1	22.9
2008	318	24.0	13.3	22.6
2009	325	28.0	11.6	23.4
2010	307	27.7	11.0	24.1
2011	289	27.7	10.4	24.6
2012	304	27.7	10.9	26.3
2013	297	39.7	7.4	31.3
2014	315	26.0	12.1	32.1
2015	311	26.0	11.9	37.6
2016	334	26.0	12.8	30.5
2017	328	25.5	12.8	32
2018	312	26.0	12.0	29.2
2019	300	24.9	12.0	32.3
2020	302	23.6	12.7	36.8
2021	283	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	278	20.7	13.4	33.8
2023	291	23.0	12.6	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.7%	99.7%	100.0%
2016	99.1%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	99.1%	99.1%		17.9%
2017	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.1%	99.4%	22.0%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	21.5%
2019	99.3%	99.0%	99.3%	99.3%	99.7%	99.3%	100.0%	47.2%
2021	99.3%	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	100.0%	99.7%	100.0%	95.2%
2022	98.9%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.3%	95.7%	99.3%	98.6%
2023	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	99.3%	98.3%	99.0%	98.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for GCMS High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$716 (6.4%)	$10,436 (93.6%)	$11,152
2020	$1,583 (12.6%)	$10,933 (87.4%)	$12,516
2021	$1,369 (9.6%)	$12,862 (90.4%)	$14,231
2022	$1,369 (9.6%)	$12,862 (90.4%)	$14,231
2023	$1,110 (6.2%)	$16,922 (93.8%)	$18,032

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on GCMS High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 171^st of 699 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (GCMS High School)	42.1	23.2	18.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)	42.1	23.2	18.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (GCMS High School)	47.4	27.4	20%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)	47.4	27.4	20%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (GCMS High School)	36.2	76.8	40.6%
End of Course Science (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)	36.2	76.8	40.6%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	300	291	3%
African American	0	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	8	14	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	273	256	6.2%
Two or More Races	15	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.3%	37.1%	4.8%

Schools Near GCMS High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)		IAR English Language Arts (2023)		IAR Mathematics (2023)		SAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT English Language Arts (2023)	% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% DTP (2023)	% Meningococcal (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 8th Grade	ISA Science End of Course	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
GCMS High School	Public	9-12	815 N Church St	Gibson City	60936	Ford County	Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 784-4292	291	23	12.6	37.1%	256 (88.0%)	4 (1.4%)	14 (4.8%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	69.1	171^st of 699 public high schools	75.5%		77.7	124^th of 699 public high schools	82.3%	47		76.8					23.2	27.4	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	99.3	98.3	99.0	98.3	$18,032	$1,110	$16,922
Fisher Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	111 W Division St	Fisher	61843	Champaign County	Fisher CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 897-1225	286	22	13.2	36.7%	266 (93.0%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	85.5	79^th of 699 public high schools	88.7%		68.8	180^th of 699 public high schools	74.2%	101	37.8	77.3	51.0	56.5	30.2	13.1	33.3	42.2	99.7	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.7	99.7	99.7	96.2	$12,601	$842	$11,760
Ridgeview High School	Public	9-12	202 E Wood St	Colfax	61728	McLean County	Ridgeview CUSD 19	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 723-2951	163	10	16.3	38.0%	144 (88.3%)	3 (1.8%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	25.7	526^th of 699 public high schools	24.7%		42.8	396^th of 699 public high schools	43.3%	130		10.5					15.8	15.8	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.8	98.2	98.2	95.7	$18,715	$2,282	$16,433
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School	Public	9-12	PO Box 50	Paxton	60957	Ford County	Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 379-4331	403	34	12.0	45.2%	337 (83.6%)	5 (1.2%)	36 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	53.5	289^th of 699 public high schools	58.7%		53.2	312^th of 699 public high schools	55.4%	23		60.0					18.7	19.8	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.2	99.5	95.7	$15,778	$1,627	$14,151
Panther Academy	Public	9-12	430 S High St	Paxton	60957	Ford County	Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 379-3314	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	88.2
Rantoul Township High School	Public	9-12	200 S Sheldon St	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul Township HSD 193	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 892-6160	848	64	13.1	74.5%	299 (35.3%)	204 (24.1%)	246 (29.0%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	90 (10.6%)	29.6	500^th of 699 public high schools	28.5%		22.6	550^th of 699 public high schools	21.3%	50		43.5					6.4	11.6	99.1	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.1	99.4	98.9	96.2	$17,059	$2,510	$14,548
Mahomet-Seymour High School	Public	9-12	302 W State St	Mahomet	61853	Champaign County	Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 586-4962	997	62	16.0	22.9%	858 (86.1%)	14 (1.4%)	41 (4.1%)	24 (2.4%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.4%)	91.8	49^th of 699 public high schools	93.0%		88.9	58^th of 699 public high schools	91.7%	9		66.1					57.9	53.3	98.2	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.6	98.2	98.5	92.7	$12,144	$489	$11,656

Frequently Asked Questions about GCMS High School

How many students attend GCMS High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended GCMS High School.

Is GCMS High School a good school?

GCMS High School ranks 171^st of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into GCMS High School?

GCMS High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : GCMS Elementary School
Middle : GCMS Middle School

What is the racial makeup of GCMS High School?

Students at GCMS High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is GCMS High School in?

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5

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