Just a few of the highlights of the Granite City School District:

• Vocational educational drafting programs such as: Machine shop, drafting, building trades, auto shop, graphic arts, electricity, and welding.
• Gifted education program, grades 2-12.
• District emphasis on technology: computers in every classroom, internet in every classroom, educational software such as: Accelerated Reader, Study Island, and Follett software.
• Professional development provided by the district.
• Continual monitoring of state standards and analysis of district to make data driven decisions.
• Fine arts programs including: Drama, music, and band.
• Free extra curricular activities.
• Renovated and modern facilities.
• Citizens' Advisory Council.
• Parent Involvement Activities.
• AFTER Prom events.
• DARE program.
• District and Park District cooperative programs.
• Job Shadow / Mentoring program.
• Co-operative Educational program.
• Student Community Service programs.
• Active PTA / PTO Boosters programs.
• Open lab time for the high school's library computers for students to use.