Granite City High School


Granite City High School is a public high school in Granite City, Illinois, serves those living in Granite City, Madison, Pontoon Beach and Mitchell.

History

Until 1973, Granite City was served by only one high school. In 1973, due to population projections, a new Granite City High School North was opened on Illinois Route 203 and the school in the existing building was named Granite City High School South. After only ten years, Granite City North was closed due to declining enrollment and the building sold to Belleville Area College. Granite City South resumed using the current name.

Athletics

Granite City High School athletics teams are independent and do not compete in a conference. The school colors are red, black and white, and the mascot is the Warrior. Granite City offers the following sports programs:
FallWinterSpring
Boys' cross-countryBoys' basketballBoys' baseball
Girls' cross-countryGirls' basketballGirls' soccer
FootballGirls' bowlingGirls' softball
Boys' golfWrestlingBoys' tennis
Girls' golfBoys' track & field
Boys' soccerGirls' track & field
Girls' tennisBoys' swimming
Girls' volleyballBoys' volleyball

State championships

  • Boys' basketball
  • * 1940 Illinois State Champions
  • Boys' soccer
  • * 1972 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1976 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1977 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1978 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1979 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1980 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1982 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1987 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1989 Illinois State Champions
  • * 1990 Illinois State Champions
  • Girls' soccer
  • * 2011 3A Illinois State Champions

Notable alumni