Summary:
The city of Galena, Illinois is home to two schools: Galena Elementary and Middle School and Galena High School, both part of the Galena Unified School District 120. These schools serve students from elementary through high school grades and demonstrate strong academic performance, with test scores exceeding state averages in many areas.
Galena High School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in Illinois with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 140 out of 698 high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. The school boasts a strong 89% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 2.4% dropout rate. In contrast, both Galena Elementary and Middle School and Galena High School have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%, which may be an area for improvement.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with Galena High School having a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 32.5% compared to 29.15% at Galena Elementary and Middle School. Additionally, per-student spending is higher at Galena High School ($22,330) than at the elementary and middle school ($11,524), which may reflect different resource allocation priorities or funding sources within the district. Overall, the data suggests that Galena's schools are performing well academically, but attendance and socioeconomic challenges may require further attention and targeted interventions to ensure continued student success.
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