Galena Park H S

Galena Park High School serves 1,886 students in grades 9-12 in this Harris County community. With 117 full-time teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1, providing reasonable class sizes for a large public high school. The school currently ranks #6188 out of 8598 Texas high schools, placing it in the 28th percentile statewide, with room for academic growth as it works to better serve its student population.

Galena Park High School faces the challenge of supporting students in a community where economic resources are limited, with a median household income of $41,485 and a poverty rate of 32.7% in the surrounding zip code. The school community reflects the working-class character of the area, where the median home value is $97,400 and only 7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These demographics highlight the important role the school plays in providing educational opportunities and pathways for students whose families may be first-generation college hopefuls.

Located in Galena Park's large suburban setting along the Houston Ship Channel, the school serves a community with deep industrial roots and families committed to building better futures for their children.