Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Galax High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Galax High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galax High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Galax High School is ranked #546 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galax High School?
The graduation rate of Galax High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Galax High School?
378 students attend Galax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Galax High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galax High School?
Galax High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galax High School offer ?
Galax High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Galax High School part of?
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