Is Galesburg Senior High School a good school?

Galesburg Senior High School ranks 363 rd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Galesburg Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,735 students attended Galesburg Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Galesburg Senior High School?

Students at Galesburg Senior High School are 59% White, 15% African American, 13% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Galesburg Senior High School?

Galesburg Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : King School Elementary : Silas Willard Elementary School Elementary : Steele School Middle : Galesburg Junior High School Middle : Lombard Middle School

Galesburg Senior High School

Summary:

Galesburg Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,762 students in grades 9-12 in Galesburg, Illinois, which is part of the Galesburg CUSD 205 district. While the school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Illinois high schools, its academic performance on standardized tests is below the state average, with only 15.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 78.1% and 85.4% over the past five years, which is generally lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 2.7% to 6.6%, which is higher than the state average.

Galesburg Senior High School has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.2% in 2019-2020 to 56.4% in 2020-2021, and remaining high at 35.5% in 2023-2024. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.05% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, such as Monmouth-Roseville High School, R O W V A Junior and Senior High School, United High School, and Abingdon-Avon High School, Galesburg Senior High School's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates on standardized tests, higher graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

While Galesburg Senior High School's spending per student has fluctuated between $10,714 and $14,809 over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools analyzed, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 13.5 in 2021-2022 to 22 in 2022-2023, indicating a need for additional teaching resources. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking higher for Hispanic and Special Education students compared to other subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Multi-racial students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401-2432

(309) 973-2001

District: Galesburg CUSD 205

SchoolDigger Rank:
363^rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,789

Feeder schools for Galesburg Senior High School:

Elementary:	King School
	Silas Willard Elementary School
	Steele School
Middle:	Galesburg Junior High School
	Lombard Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 1,735

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.0%

African American:

14.6%

Two or more races:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Galesburg Senior High School ranks worse than 52.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Galesburg Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Galesburg Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59%), African American (14.6%), two or more races (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galesburg Senior High School is 22.9. (See more...)

Compare Galesburg Senior High School employs 75.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galesburg Senior High School is $13,789.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galesburg Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Galesburg Senior High School 363^rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Galesburg Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Galesburg CUSD 205:

SchoolDigger ranks Galesburg CUSD 205 615^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Galesburg Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	57.57	277^th	586	52.7%
2004	55.14	294^th	592	50.3%
2005	63.16	230^th	590	61.0%
2006	57.76	283^rd	596	52.5%
2007	64.03	222^nd	612	63.7%
2008	62.53	259^th	624	58.5%
2009	44.97	398^th	632	37.0%
2010	60.09	284^th	643	55.8%
2011	52.12	353^rd	655	46.1%
2012	45.02	413^th	665	37.9%
2013	46.24	403^rd	670	39.9%
2014	44.26	416^th	670	37.9%
2015	46.98	286^th	614	53.4%
2016	29.02	474^th	643	26.3%
2017	37.84	415^th	642	35.4%
2018	50.78	307^th	647	52.6%
2019	52.18	308^th	701	56.1%
2021	46.80	328^th	688	52.3%
2022	48.70	360^th	699	48.5%
2023	38.11	443^rd	699	36.6%
2024	44.10	363^rd	697	47.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	24.43	110^th	154	28.6%
2019	13.97	149^th	165	9.7%
2021	15.41	133^rd	160	16.9%
2022	26.28	121^st	170	28.8%
2023	16.40	143^rd	163	12.3%
2024	25.74	128^th	182	29.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.18	114^th	151	24.5%
2022	23.51	190^th	205	7.3%
2023	30.97	159^th	217	26.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	47.54	137^th	374	63.4%
2019	34.25	272^nd	473	42.5%
2021	45.94	167^th	453	63.1%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	28.37	310^th	476	34.9%
2024	39.47	226^th	482	53.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	39.48	359^th	585	38.6%
2019	51.50	279^th	639	56.3%
2021	48.10	266^th	611	56.5%
2022	52.83	261^st	626	58.3%
2023	38.18	411^th	644	36.2%
2024	39.28	366^th	639	42.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	44.88	344^th	620	44.5%
2019	47.01	351^st	665	47.2%
2021	53.73	258^th	639	59.6%
2022	45.27	362^nd	658	45.0%
2023	32.97	440^th	656	32.9%
2024	43.45	343^rd	664	48.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.85	354^th	428	17.3%
2024	43.53	168^th	429	60.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	54.88	260^th	619	58.0%
2019	55.82	258^th	675	61.8%
2021	37.95	383^rd	653	41.3%
2022	50.79	314^th	664	52.7%
2023	41.50	385^th	668	42.4%
2024	43.60	346^th	668	48.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.15	155^th	253	38.7%
2019	27.59	218^th	299	27.1%
2021	23.07	241^st	281	14.2%
2022	33.35	178^th	294	39.5%
2023	28.39	219^th	301	27.2%
2024	36.31	164^th	299	45.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	44.31	149^th	291	48.8%
2019	64.30	80^th	317	74.8%
2021	73.90	53^rd	317	83.3%
2022	56.63	115^th	335	65.7%
2023	46.96	150^th	333	55.0%
2024	41.44	172^nd	336	48.8%

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Rank History for White students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	46.70	263^rd	548	52.0%
2019	43.48	266^th	552	51.8%
2021	37.57	313^th	553	43.4%
2022	44.67	301^st	560	46.3%
2023	28.81	413^th	557	25.9%
2024	35.83	324^th	554	41.5%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Galesburg Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1444	135	25	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	1684
1989	1431	138	18	69	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1656
1990	1391	134	21	69	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1615
1991	1332	129	21	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	1534
1992	1418	123	22	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	1619
1993	1392	124	18	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	1583
1994	1394	134	16	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	1596
1995	1386	141	16	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	1604
1996	1386	141	16	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	1604
1997	1378	132	17	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	1598
1998	1347	118	23	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	1554
1999	1274	134	20	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	1483
2000	1244	148	22	53	3	n/a	n/a	0	1470
2001	1185	160	16	56	5	n/a	n/a	0	1422
2002	1200	184	15	66	5	n/a	n/a	0	1470
2003	1200	184	15	66	5	n/a	n/a	0	1470
2004	1167	194	10	63	5	n/a	n/a	0	1439
2005	1165	207	14	75	5	n/a	n/a	1	1467
2006	1139	191	19	64	4	n/a	n/a	47	1464
2007	1097	185	17	68	0	n/a	n/a	64	1431
2008	1083	177	16	84	6	n/a	n/a	95	1461
2009	1040	180	13	70	4	n/a	n/a	125	1432
2010	1009	182	10	76	7	n/a	n/a	147	1431
2011	980	165	13	133	5	2	87	0	1385
2012	939	153	7	136	2	0	91	0	1328
2013	921	141	5	137	4	0	106	0	1314
2014	943	156	9	135	3	0	103	0	1349
2015	890	168	9	164	2	0	113	0	1346
2016	878	166	14	169	0	0	116	0	1343
2017	861	143	11	167	1	1	113	0	1297
2018	838	144	10	162	0	1	116	0	1271
2019	822	149	8	157	0	1	117	0	1254
2020	788	139	7	175	0	2	128	0	1239
2021	771	166	7	185	0	2	140	0	1271
2022	769	172	4	160	0	3	131	0	1239
2023	1053	247	9	229	1	1	222	0	1762
2024	1023	253	13	217	0	1	228	0	1735

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Galesburg Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1684	78.4	21.4	n/a
1989	1656	78.2	21.1	n/a
1990	1615	77.0	20.9	n/a
1991	1534	76.1	20.1	n/a
1992	1619	76.3	21.2	n/a
1993	1583	77.7	20.4	n/a
1994	1596	76.1	21.0	n/a
1995	1604	79.5	20.2	n/a
1996	1604	79.5	20.2	n/a
1997	1598	81.0	19.7	n/a
1998	1554	81.4	19.1	n/a
1999	1483	80.6	18.4	n/a
2000	1470	79.1	18.6	n/a
2001	1422	77.5	18.3	n/a
2002	1470	85.8	17.1	31.8
2003	1470	85.8	17.1	31.8
2004	1439	82.8	17.4	37.6
2005	1467	83.6	17.5	44.2
2006	1464	82.0	17.9	44.2
2007	1431	79.0	18.1	51.6
2008	1461	79.0	18.5	48.3
2009	1432	77.6	18.5	50.8
2010	1431	82.8	17.2	58.3
2011	1385	78.5	17.6	52.6
2012	1328	79.1	16.7	52.3
2013	1314	201.7	6.5	58.1
2014	1349	96.0	14.0	58.2
2015	1346	100.0	13.4	58.7
2016	1343	94.0	14.2	53.4
2017	1297	91.2	14.2	53
2018	1271	88.6	14.3	53
2019	1254	93.3	13.4	53.3
2020	1239	96.4	12.8	57.9
2021	1271	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1239	91.6	13.5	65.2
2023	1762	79.9	22.0	68
2024	1735	75.7	22.9	68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Galesburg Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1684	78.4	21.4	n/a
1989	1656	78.2	21.1	n/a
1990	1615	77.0	20.9	n/a
1991	1534	76.1	20.1	n/a
1992	1619	76.3	21.2	n/a
1993	1583	77.7	20.4	n/a
1994	1596	76.1	21.0	n/a
1995	1604	79.5	20.2	n/a
1996	1604	79.5	20.2	n/a
1997	1598	81.0	19.7	n/a
1998	1554	81.4	19.1	n/a
1999	1483	80.6	18.4	n/a
2000	1470	79.1	18.6	n/a
2001	1422	77.5	18.3	n/a
2002	1470	85.8	17.1	31.8
2003	1470	85.8	17.1	31.8
2004	1439	82.8	17.4	37.6
2005	1467	83.6	17.5	44.2
2006	1464	82.0	17.9	44.2
2007	1431	79.0	18.1	51.6
2008	1461	79.0	18.5	48.3
2009	1432	77.6	18.5	50.8
2010	1431	82.8	17.2	58.3
2011	1385	78.5	17.6	52.6
2012	1328	79.1	16.7	52.3
2013	1314	201.7	6.5	58.1
2014	1349	96.0	14.0	58.2
2015	1346	100.0	13.4	58.7
2016	1343	94.0	14.2	53.4
2017	1297	91.2	14.2	53
2018	1271	88.6	14.3	53
2019	1254	93.3	13.4	53.3
2020	1239	96.4	12.8	57.9
2021	1271	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1239	91.6	13.5	65.2
2023	1762	79.9	22.0	68
2024	1735	75.7	22.9	68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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