Serving 1,735 students in grades 7-12, Galesburg Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,735 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Galesburg Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galesburg Senior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galesburg Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Galesburg Senior High School is 82%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Galesburg Senior High School?
1,735 students attend Galesburg Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Galesburg Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galesburg Senior High School?
Galesburg Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galesburg Senior High School offer ?
Galesburg Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Galesburg Senior High School part of?
Galesburg needs to get back to the basics implemented thru the 70s 80s and 90s the community needs to come together to better the city atmosphere and environment to be a successful institution as it once was
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Stewart Andrews
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,735 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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