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Galena High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1206 Franklin St,
Galena, IL
Galena Unified School District No. 120
School Details
Head of School
Elizabeth Murphy
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B+
A
B-
B+
B+
A-
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
43.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
228:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
80.6%
Hispanic
17.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black
<1%
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.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
44 Students
University of Iowa
39 Students
Iowa State University
29 Students
Northern Illinois University
27 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
25 Students
Western Illinois University
22 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
21 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
18 Students
Illinois State University
15 Students
Augustana College - Illinois
15 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
21 Students
Nursing
15 Students
Biology
13 Students
Finance
12 Students
Psychology
11 Students
Engineering
8 Students
Criminology
8 Students
Education
8 Students
Computer Science
7 Students
Accounting
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/6/2019
It has been great. All of my teaches are really helpful and I feel safe, comfortable and happy in my environment.
10/2/2018
Galena High School is a great place to learn in core and explorative fields, and is surrounded by an even greater community of students, teachers, and parents
6/16/2018
I was very welcomed when I first moved here my Junior year. The teachers and staff were kind and helpful. School lunches were better than average. There are a vast amount of extracurricular activities to choose from.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/26/2013
I have been pleased in almost every aspect of the education my grandaughter is recieving at GHS. However, I have found that too much emphasis is placed on athletics and virtually none on its music and dramatics. The sad fact is that the staff member responsible for student scheduling not only discou...
12/3/2010
I have had two kids go through the Galena School District. It was a wonderful educational experience for both.
12/3/2010
Galena High School has 13 Illinois State Scholars this year! I continue to be impressed by this school, and my children have had a top notch education here. Two have gone on to earn their Bachelor and master degrees, and agree that GHS was instrumental in their success at college.
3/8/2010
With only 30% of students prepared for a 4 year college, a high teen pregnancy rate and a lack of new technology training this is not a great school. If you have to live in Galena and have high school age students, think private school.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$147K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$281,543
Median Lot Size
43,560 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$75,988
% of College Grads
33.1%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
2,666 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,797 - $3,700 per month
- One Arlington
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 549+ Sq Ft
- 3400 W Stonegate Blvd
- Arlington Heights, IL
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Additional Schools in the Area
Parks in this Area
Grant Park
Grant Park Dog Park
Ulysses S. Grant Statue
Recreation Park
Galena Depot Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Galena High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Galena, IL, in the Galena neighborhood, and is served by the Galena Unified School District No. 120 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 240 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34.5% are proficient in reading. Galena High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $281,543. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tri-State Christian School, Marquette Catholic School, Anna B Lawther Academy, and more. Learn more about what Galena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Galena High School.