GALT HIGH SCHOOL
Galt High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Galt Joint Union High school district, located in Galt, CA with about 947 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Galt High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Galt High School, located in Galt, California, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Galt Joint Union High School District. With a history rooted in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus provides a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience and promote a strong sense of school spirit.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Galt High School emphasizes student support and career readiness. The school integrates modern technology into its classrooms and provides resources such as counseling, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and academic interventions to help students meet the challenges of a changing global environment. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and personal character development, Galt High strives to equip its graduates with the necessary skills to become productive, engaged members of their community.
For more information, contact Galt High at (209) 745-3081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Galt, CA 95632-1720
(209) 745-3081
http://www.ghsd.k12.ca.us
GALT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Galt, CA with about 947 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Galt Joint Union High
- Total Students:
- 947
- Teachers:
- 45.85
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 947 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.5%
- White
- 28.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.