Galena High School
247 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Galena High School, located at 1206 Franklin St in the historic town of Galena, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Galena Unit School District #120. Housed within a community known for its preserved 19th-century architecture and rolling hills, the school functions as a central hub for the area’s youth. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, while maintaining a size that fosters a tight-knit, supportive atmosphere characteristic of small-town Illinois schools.
Beyond its core academic programs, Galena High School is deeply integrated into the local community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. By balancing traditional educational standards with a focus on student growth and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens. Its location in Galena offers students a unique environment that blends the town's rich historical significance with modern learning opportunities, making it a focal point for both educational and extracurricular development in Jo Daviess County.
Beyond its core academic programs, Galena High School is deeply integrated into the local community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. By balancing traditional educational standards with a focus on student growth and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens. Its location in Galena offers students a unique environment that blends the town's rich historical significance with modern learning opportunities, making it a focal point for both educational and extracurricular development in Jo Daviess County.
247
Total Students
22.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 199 |
| Hispanic | 43 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
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White199 (80.6 %)
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Hispanic43 (17.4 %)
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Asian3 (1.2 %)
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Black2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Galena USD 120 |
| Phone: | (815)777-0917 |
| Website: | http://www.gusd120.k12.il.us |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 247 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
53
Grade 10
79
Grade 11
57
Grade 12
58
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 53 |
| Grade 10 | 79 |
| Grade 11 | 57 |
| Grade 12 | 58 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 124 | 50.2% |
| Male | 123 | 49.8% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 9th - 12th