Galt High School
Tel:
(209) 745-3081
Galt High School serves 947 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Galt High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Galt High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Galt High School's student population of 947 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 947 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Galt High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Galt High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7465 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 28% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Galt Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Galt High School is Liberty Ranch High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley Oaks Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Galt Valley Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 567 students
0.7 miles
21 C St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-1564 0.7 K-6 567 - Galt Vernon E. Greer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 460 students
1.1 miles
248 W. A St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2641 1.1 K-6 460 - Galt River Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 562 students
1.3 miles
905 Vintage Oak Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-4614 1.3 K-6 562 - Galt Marengo Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 541 students
1.9 miles
1000 Elk Hills Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5470 1.9 K-6 541 - Galt Lake Canyon Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 572 students
2.1 miles
800 Lake Canyon Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200 2.1 K-6 572
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