Galt High School is one of three high schools in Galt, California. It is part of the Galt Joint Union High School District and is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Serving 959 students in grades 9-12, Galt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 959 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Galt High serves the southwest part of Galt, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 120.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical 15-20 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Galt High School's student population of 959 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
959 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Motto
Galt High School strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment where all students can maximize their own personal potential through rigorous exploration of a variety of pathways to college and career readiness.
School Rankings
Galt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galt High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5108 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galt High School's ranking?
Galt High School is ranked #5108 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Galt High School often compared to?
Galt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Ranch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galt High School?
The graduation rate of Galt High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Galt High School?
959 students attend Galt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Galt High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galt High School?
Galt High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Galt High School offer ?
Galt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Galt High School part of?
Galt High School is part of Galt Joint Union High School District.
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