Galva High School, or GHS, is a public four-year high school located at 1020 Center Ave. in Galva, Illinois, a small city in Galva Township of Henry County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 201 students in grades 7-12, Galva Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galva Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Galva Jr-sr High School's student population of 201 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
Maize and blue
School Rankings
Galva Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galva Jr-sr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1876 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galva Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Galva Jr-sr High School is ranked #1876 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Galva Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Galva Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kewanee High School, Wethersfield Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galva Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Galva Jr-sr High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Galva Jr-sr High School?
201 students attend Galva Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Galva Jr-sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galva Jr-sr High School?
Galva Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galva Jr-sr High School offer ?
Galva Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Galva Jr-sr High School part of?
Galva Jr-sr High School is part of Galva CUSD 224 School District.
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