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#1199 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 31% in state

Gallatin High School

High School · Gallatin Cusd 7 · Junction, IL

A Gallatin Cusd 7 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

5175 Highway 13, Junction, IL 62954

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$15,645
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Gallatin High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gallatin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,083

Median home value

$89,400

Median rent

$1,528/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gallatin Cusd 7

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gallatin High School is listed in Gallatin CUSD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gallatin High School

Gallatin High School is a public high school in Junction, IL, part of Gallatin Cusd 7, serving approximately 195 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gallatin High School

What grades does Gallatin High School serve?

Gallatin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gallatin High School?

Gallatin High School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gallatin High School rank in IL?

Gallatin High School ranks #1,199 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Gallatin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gallatin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gallatin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gallatin High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gallatin High School a charter school?

No, Gallatin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gallatin High School a Title I school?

No, Gallatin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gallatin High School?

61.0% of students at Gallatin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
195
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Gallatin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
Area population (ZIP 62954)
415
Area median age
67.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62954; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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