Galesburg Senior High School
1,762 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Galesburg High School, located at 1135 W Fremont St in Galesburg, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Galesburg Community Unit School District 205. The school functions as a comprehensive public high school, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of elective programs. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing numerous extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, student government, and various interest-based clubs designed to foster school spirit and student engagement.
The facility is the focal point of the district's high school experience, historically serving as the hub for the local community's educational activities. As part of a larger district-wide effort to modernize local education, the campus has been the subject of significant recent investment, including major construction and renovation projects aimed at updating infrastructure and enhancing learning environments. Through these initiatives, Galesburg High School strives to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
The facility is the focal point of the district's high school experience, historically serving as the hub for the local community's educational activities. As part of a larger district-wide effort to modernize local education, the campus has been the subject of significant recent investment, including major construction and renovation projects aimed at updating infrastructure and enhancing learning environments. Through these initiatives, Galesburg High School strives to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
1,762
Total Students
79.9
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,053 |
| Hispanic | 229 |
| Black | 247 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 222 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,053 (59.8 %)
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Black247 (14.0 %)
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Hispanic229 (13.0 %)
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Two or More222 (12.6 %)
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Asian9 (0.5 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | Galesburg CUSD 205 |
| Phone: | (309)973-2001 |
| Website: | http://ghs.galesburg205.org/o/ghs |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,762 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 79.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
278
Grade 8
297
Grade 9
340
Grade 10
312
Grade 11
293
Grade 12
242
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 278 |
| Grade 8 | 297 |
| Grade 9 | 340 |
| Grade 10 | 312 |
| Grade 11 | 293 |
| Grade 12 | 242 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 879 | 49.9% |
| Male | 883 | 50.1% |
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