High Schools in Galatia CUSD 1

The Galatia CUSD 1 school district in Illinois is home to a single high school, Galatia High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 335 and 433 out of 697-699 Illinois high schools over the past few years, and its SchoolDigger rating ranging from 2 to 3 stars out of 5.

Academically, Galatia High School has struggled, with proficiency rates on the ACT/PreACT Secure, SAT, and Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) generally lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 2.4% is slightly higher. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is significantly higher than the state average, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.

Demographic and financial factors may also play a role in the school's performance. Galatia High School has a relatively high percentage of students (48.15%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. However, the school's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year was $13,865, which is slightly higher than the state average, and it has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8, suggesting a relatively small class size. Addressing the underlying causes of the school's academic struggles, high chronic absenteeism, and the needs of its student population may be important areas of focus for the school and district.