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Galax High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
200 Maroon Tide Dr,
Galax, VA
Galax City Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Jody D. Ray
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
93%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
B
B+
B+
B
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.65
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Reading Proficiency
93%
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Math Proficiency
95%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
31
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Full Time Teachers
31
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
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Number of AP Courses
5
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AP Pass Rate
48.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Average
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
170:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.5%
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Female
46.5%
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White
56.9%
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Hispanic
34.5%
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Black
5.8%
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Two or more races
1.9%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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.
Virginia Tech
70 Students
Radford University
69 Students
James Madison University
50 Students
University of Virginia
44 Students
Wytheville Community College
42 Students
East Tennessee State University
28 Students
Liberty University
28 Students
William & Mary
24 Students
Emory & Henry University
22 Students
Roanoke College
19 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
24 Students
Biology
18 Students
Nursing
17 Students
Psychology
15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
9 Students
Marketing
9 Students
Political Science and Government
9 Students
Pre-Law Studies
8 Students
Graphic Design
8 Students
Accounting
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/27/2023
Galax High School had been an overall decent experience for me. As I'm going into my senior year I have noticed good improvement since freshman year.
12/17/2020
I would like a better selection of courses and more help towards college prep. Overall, not a very average high school experience.
9/9/2020
I love my school. The teachers are wonderful and we have a great group of students. I fell very safe at my school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/2/2014
Galax is not a great school. Most of the students do not behave at all and are mean to the teachers and the teachers won't do anything about it. Many of the teachers will tell you what to study for a test or quiz and the quiz will be completely different than what they gave you to study. Some teache...
3/17/2011
I'm a graduate of Galax High School and I am SO glad I chose Galax over other schools in the area. The administration and staff clearly push the kids to a higher level of achievement. Other schools tend to set low expectations for the students, but Galax always sets high expectations as far as acade...
2/22/2010
i think galax high school is the best high school around there football team could use some work but the rest of the sports excels alot galax always has great sol scores and the teachers would do anything for you if u need help they are very passionate about there job and u can tell i think your stu...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$77K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
58
Average Home Value
$243,363
Median Lot Size
33,541 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Average Household Income
$74,635
% of College Grads
18%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,570 Sq Ft
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Galax High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Galax, VA, in the Galax neighborhood, and is served by the Galax City Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 432 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 93% are proficient in reading. Galax High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1110. The average home value in this area is $243,363. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coop Center For Excep Children, Landmark Baptist Academy, Galax Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Galax has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Galax High School.