Galena High School

Galena High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3600 Butch Cassidy Dr,  Reno, NV
Washoe County School District
3.8
3.6
1,195 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
53.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
24.5%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
373:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
69.1%
Hispanic
18.3%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nevada, Reno 492 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 112 Students
University of Utah 100 Students
Truckee Meadows Community College 94 Students
University of California - San Diego 84 Students
University of San Diego 79 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 74 Students
Arizona State University 73 Students
University of Oregon 72 Students
University of Washington 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 118 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Biology 60 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Engineering 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 34 Students
Mechanical Engineering 30 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 247 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/22/2024
My experience at Galena High School has been great! I love all the teachers I've had all 4 years and I have made so many new friends. This school has helped me be more prepared and ready for college. I have learned to be more confident and flexible too.
5.0 Alum
10/1/2024
Some absolutely wonderful teachers that are very fun to have teaching the class. I loved biology and chemistry and my track coach was just the best. I am not to confident about how good my school was because everyone I know seemed to hate everything about it.
4.0 Senior
4/14/2023
Galena High School has great educational opportunities such as the STEM program. During my time in the STEM program, I learned how to 3D print, 3D model, build airfoils, and read VORs. Galena is one of the few schools in the district with this program which makes its education and resources very valuable. However, Galena lacks in school spirit and often struggles to fill teaching positions in important areas such as mathematics.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/16/2021
The school is extremely under staffed going into 20-21 school year. With the boom of CA people moving to South Reno, and rezoning, the school is packed as are ALL high schools in Reno. You have many teachers teaching their opinions politically, nobody checking revealing clothing, etc.. It is one of...
1.0 parent
1/24/2018
My kids just started a Galena and they are treated as outsiders right from the start. This is from students as well as teachers and administrators. The school has no computers and does not use technology at all. My son was given 5 tardies in 1 week because he is new and does not know his way around....
5.0 student
2/25/2015
With my time being at Galena, it has honestly been a great experience. The teachers are extremely helpful and actually care about their students' success. It is very safe since it is separated from most other places . The sports teams are awesome; some of them are undefeated. From the 4 years that I...
5.0 student
7/30/2014
I am a junior at Galena and it is honestly the best school in northern Nevada. Galena is the highest test scoring school because the teachers truly want you to succeed. It has some f the best sports teams and some have been undefeated for more than four years. I really recommend this school for anyo...

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