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#1577 of 2,221 schools in MO
Galena High
High School · Galena R-ii · Galena, MO
A Galena R-ii high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 286, Galena, MO 65656
- Math 24% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Galena High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galena High 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,505
Median home value
$229,000
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Galena R-ii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galena High is listed in GALENA R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galena High
Galena High is a public high school in Galena, MO, part of Galena R-ii, serving approximately 207 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,577 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galena High
What grades does Galena High serve?
Galena High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Galena High?
Galena High has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena High?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena High 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 Galena High rank in MO?
Galena High ranks #1,577 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Galena High's MySchoolScout rating?
Galena High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Galena High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galena High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galena High a charter school?
No, Galena High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galena High a Title I school?
No, Galena High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galena High?
58.0% of students at Galena High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (417) 357-6618
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 65656)
- 5,224
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 65656; 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, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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