Galway Junior/Senior High School

Galway Junior/Senior High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
5317 Sacandaga Rd,  Galway, NY
Galway Central School District
3.5
2.7
411 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Michael J. Healey
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
87.5%
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
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
16%
State Average
20%
Math
18%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
97.8%
Two or more races
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Hispanic
<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.
Binghamton University, SUNY 30 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 25 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 20 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 20 Students
Cornell University 19 Students
Clarkson University 19 Students
Boston University 18 Students
Syracuse University 18 Students
SUNY Oneonta 18 Students
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 20 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Biology 12 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Political Science and Government 8 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 45 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/9/2024
Since Galway is such a small town, I went to kindergarten with most of the kids that were in my graduating class. Being with the same small group of people for your whole school experience definitely has its plusses and minuses. On the one hand, knowing everyone in your grade and the grades around you makes school feel almost like a family. However, it certainly lacks the diversity of cultures and experiences that a larger school could provide.
3.0 Senior
9/27/2023
For the most part, Galway is a tight-knit environment allowing students to make friendships that last a lifetime. But, Galway is very unorganized with its planning and administration can be very deaf toward teacher's concerns.
3.0 Alum
12/20/2020
Great surrounding community and environment! Limited opportunities for academics and some athletics.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/26/2021
Galway has many of the opportunities of a large school district and all the benefits of a small district. There have been many positive changes over the past few years. The buildings and grounds have been, and still are being, updated and improved. The community groups are amazingly supportive of th...
5.0 parent
7/10/2016
We chose Galway and we would do it again. Our boys entered the district in the Middle School and immediately became involved in drama, sports, Odyssey of the Mind and other extracurricular activities that allowed them to develop a sense of pride, self confidence while being part of the community. In...
1.0 parent
6/21/2012
I graduted from this school many moons ago. I hasn't grown at all since the 20+ years ago I was here. I actually has declined in enrollment. My kids now go here and I am really not happy with the future I see for the school. They offer the bare minium in acdemics and they only offer varisity sports....
5.0 student
11/25/2011
Galway is a great school!! I have since graduated and I realize what a good place it is. Unlike the other reviews say, new students are not isolated. We have plenty of students who are always willing to help make other people comfortable, and we are not an all white, Christian school. The majority i...

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