Galena High School

Galena High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1206 Franklin St,  Galena, IL
Galena Unified School District No. 120
3.7
3.8
247 Students
B+
Niche Grade

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
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
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
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
43.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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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%
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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.
University of Iowa 40 Students
University of Wisconsin - Platteville 39 Students
Iowa State University 28 Students
Northern Illinois University 26 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 24 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 23 Students
Western Illinois University 23 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 18 Students
Illinois State University 14 Students
Northwestern University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Biology 14 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Finance 12 Students
Education 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Criminology 7 Students
Accounting 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 45 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/28/2023
I have went to Galena High School my entire high school career. I was a part of soccer, marching and concert band all 4 years. I participated in cross country my last two years. In my experience I find that the teachers and coaches work hard for your best interest. Doing their best to make sure you do your best in every aspect. They make personal connections and are willing to communicate, and are very understanding.
5.0 Senior
11/6/2019
It has been great. All of my teaches are really helpful and I feel safe, comfortable and happy in my environment.
5.0 Senior
8/30/2018
I like that galena highschool is very open to any ideas the students have and they love everyone the same way no matter their differences. The teachers are extremely helpful and the staff is very caring.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
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...
5.0 parent
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.
5.0 parent
12/3/2010
I have had two kids go through the Galena School District. It was a wonderful educational experience for both.
1.0 parent
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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