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Grayslake Central High School

Coordinates: 42°20′55″N 88°01′40″W / 42.34861°N 88.02778°W / 42.34861; -88.02778
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Grayslake Central High School
Location
Map
400 N Lake St

,
60030

United States
Coordinates42°20′55″N 88°01′40″W / 42.34861°N 88.02778°W / 42.34861; -88.02778
Information
Former nameGrayslake Community High School
TypePublic secondary
MottoWe empower all learners to launch their futures through Relevant, Engaging, Authentic Learning.[2]
Established1946 (1946)
School districtGrayslake Community High School District 127
NCES District ID1717550
AuthorityGrayslake Community High School District 127
SuperintendentMikkel Storaasli
CEEB code142135
PrincipalDaniel Landry
Faculty102.86 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12[1]
Enrollment1,419 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.80[1]
Schedule typeBlock Schedule
Schedule8:15 AM – 3:20 PM[3]
CampusSuburban
Campus sizeSmall
Color(s)  Green
  White
Athletics conferenceNorthern Lake County Conference
MascotAries the Ram
NicknameRams
PublicationInkblots
NewspaperRampage
YearbookThe Emerald
Feeder schoolsPark East School, Grayslake Middle School, Fremont Middle School, St. Gilbert Catholic School, Woodland Middle School, Prairie Crossing Charter School
Websitewww.d127.org/central
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Grayslake Central High School (also known as Grayslake Central or GCHS) is a public four-year high school located in Grayslake, Illinois and is part of Grayslake Community High School District 127. Founded in 1946, the school services the Chicago suburbs of Grayslake, Hainesville, and parts of Round Lake. The school's mascot is the Ram. Sender schools include Park School Campus, Grayslake Middle School, Woodland Middle School, Fremont Middle School, Highland Middle School, St. Gilbert Catholic School, and Prairie Crossing Charter School.

History

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Grayslake Central High School, originally known as Grayslake Community High School, opened for the first time in 1946 at 400 Lake Street, in downtown Grayslake, Illinois.[5] When the school opened, it was fairly small, consisting of one gymnasium, art studios, culinary art studios, classrooms, and a small cafeteria. In the years following, the campus was expanded to include a smaller auxiliary gymnasium, new district offices combined with an Instructional Media Center, a small theater, more classrooms in the late 90s, woodworking and metalworking facilities, choir and band facilities, a new, larger theater, and a field house. Due to a quickly rising student body resulting in the overcrowding of classes and lunch periods, the school district voted on a number of solutions such as the construction of another addition, or building an entirely separate campus. In the end, the latter was chosen and Grayslake North High School opened as a freshman campus for the 2004–2005 school year and continued as such until the 2007–2008 school year when all students living north of Washington Street relocated to the new campus.

Administration

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The school's principal is Daniel J. Landry. The district superintendent is Dr. Mikkel Storaasli.

Academics

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Accolades

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D127 was recognized in 2017 as being the 17th best school district in Illinois by Niche, along with the 18th best high school in Illinois by The Washington Post. The school has received Financial Recognition Status by the Illinois State Board of Education for 13 years, this being the highest financial recognition offered by the Illinois State Board of Education. The school is also recognized as a member of The College Board and offers a multitude of Advanced Placement courses. In 2017, the school had 78 AP Scholar Recognitions, 25 AP Scholars with Honor, 90 Scholars with Distinction, and 15 National AP Scholars.[6]

Description

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As of 2022–23 there were 374 seniors, 328 juniors, 354 sophomores, and 363 freshmen.[1]

Athletics

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The school offers 53 teams and clubs students can participate in. The school also offers an intramural sports program that culminates in a Staff vs. Student Basketball Game.

Grayslake Central High School Athletics
Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports
Boys Girls Co-Ed Boys Girls Co-Ed Boys Girls
Cross Country Cross Country Cheerleading Basketball Basketball Competitive

Cheerleading

Baseball Soccer
Football Flag Football Dance Bowling Bowling Competitive

Dance

Lacrosse Softball
Golf Golf Wrestling Tennis Track & Field
Soccer Tennis Track & Field
Volleyball Volleyball

The Rams have won four team state championships

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IHSA Competitive Cheerleading

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  • 2018-19 Medium Division

IHSA Cross Country (boys)

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  • 2015-16 2A

IHSA Cross Country (girls)

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  • 2021-22 2A
  • 2022-23 2A

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Grayslake Central High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Greyslake Central High School Handbook" (PDF). core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com. p. 4. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Grayslake Community High School District 127". www.d127.org. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grayslake Central High School
  5. ^ "School Information". Grayslake Central HS. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  6. ^ "School Profile". d127.org. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  7. ^ Susnjara, Bob. "Woman who grew up in Grayslake is Libertarian Party's presidential pick". Daily Herald. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  8. ^ Keilman, John. "He's got celebrity pals, millions of fans and (probably) millions of dollars: Meet Ninja, Chicago's 'Fortnite' superstar". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
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