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#393 of 691 schools in NV
Galena High School
High School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3600 Butch Cassidy Way, Reno, NV 89511
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Galena High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Galena 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,287
Median home value
$903,300
Median rent
$1,860/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 243 | Compare → |
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| St Nicholas Orthodox AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Bishop Manogue Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 668 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #61 of 109
- District spending per student
- $10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galena High School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galena High School
Galena High School is a public high school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 1,287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galena High School
What grades does Galena High School serve?
Galena High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Galena High School?
Galena High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena High School is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galena High School rank in NV?
Galena High School ranks #393 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Galena High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Galena High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galena High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galena High School a charter school?
No, Galena High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galena High School a Title I school?
No, Galena High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galena High School?
11.1% of students at Galena 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
- 1,287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (775) 851-5630
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89511)
- 30,214
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 · 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.
- 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 89511; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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