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.
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

Student Demographics for Galesburg Senior High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,053
Hispanic229
Black247
Asian9
Two or More222
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,053 (59.8 %)
  • Black
    247 (14.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    229 (13.0 %)
  • Two or More
    222 (12.6 %)
  • Asian
    9 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Galesburg Senior High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7278
Grade 8297
Grade 9340
Grade 10312
Grade 11293
Grade 12242
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Galesburg Senior High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female87949.9%
Male88350.1%