Galena High School

Galena High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
30925 State Highway 413,  Galena, MO
Galena R-II School District
3.4
3.0
207 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Bob Baker
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
251:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
White
91%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic
3.6%
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.
Missouri State University 25 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 13 Students
Drury University 11 Students
College of the Ozarks 10 Students
University of Missouri 9 Students
University of Arkansas 6 Students
Evangel University 6 Students
Missouri Southern State University 5 Students
Southwest Baptist University 5 Students
Truman State University 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 7 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 3 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 2 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Air Transportation 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 36 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
3/30/2016
The teachers do an excellent job of interacting with the students and providing more than just what their lesson plan says. They give real-world advice and help if a student needs it.
3.0 NicheUser
1/10/2016
It's a small so it's always nice to know everyone that walks down the halls.
4.0 NicheUser
12/8/2014
The school is small and everyone looks out for everyone
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/25/2018
Positive, this is the school district that I wish to see my children graduate from as they are not seen as another student, but an individual.
5.0 teacher
4/12/2013
Galena High School is a wonderful school. Teachers are deicated and motivated to help ensure their students are college and career ready. Last year alone, there were over $890,000 scholarships to colleges awarded to graduating seniors! The counselor and teachers were editing all year long trying to...
1.0 other
3/21/2013
This is the worst school ever, the kids are always out of school for no real reason, if it barely snows they send the kids home or they don't have school for several days. I have had the kids home days when its sunny out because of the weather really people you don"t live in Alaska, this school I do...
3.0 other
11/12/2011
Galena High School is like any other high school. It's full of ungrateful teenagers who complain about "being stuck there" getting an education. They are lucky to be there, being taught by excellent teachers who care about their futures. If the students would stop goofing off and texting during clas...

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Galena High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Galena, MO and is served by the Galena R-II School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 207 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Galena High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Faith Christian School, School of the Ozarks, Aurora Christian Academy K-12, and more. Learn more about what Galena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Galena High School.

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