Galena High School, home of the Bears, is a Public high school located on Missouri Route 413 in Galena, Missouri, the county seat of Stone County, Missouri.
Serving 196 students in grades 7-12, Galena High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Galena High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Galena, MO, covering approximately 121.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Galena High School's student population of 196 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Galena High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1813 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galena High School's ranking?
Galena High School is ranked #1813 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Galena High School often compared to?
Galena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeds Spring High School, Blue Eye High School, Crane High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galena High School?
The graduation rate of Galena High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Galena High School?
196 students attend Galena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Galena High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galena High School?
Galena High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Galena High School offer ?
Galena High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galena High School part of?
Galena High School is part of Galena R-II School District.
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