Galt High School
Tel:
(209)745-3081
- Galt High School serves 979 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Galt High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Galt High School's student population of 979 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 979 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Galt High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5002 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 30% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Galt Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 555 students
0.7 miles
21 C St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209)745-1564 0.7 K-6 555 - Galt Vernon E. Greer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 493 students
1.1 miles
248 W. A St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209)745-2641 1.1 K-6 493 - Galt River Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 559 students
1.3 miles
905 Vintage Oak Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209)745-4614 1.3 K-6 559 - Galt Marengo Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 547 students
1.9 miles
1000 Elk Hills Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209)745-5470 1.9 K-6 547 - Galt Lake Canyon Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 559 students
2.1 miles
800 Lake Canyon Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209)744-5200 2.1 K-6 559
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