Galena High School
Galena, IL · Galena USD 120 · Grades 9 - 12
174th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 71%▼ Declining
Galena High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Galena High School 174th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — declining.
Galena High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Galena High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 240 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 78.3% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 18.3% | ▲ 12.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Galena High School
Typical home value $311K in zip 61036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Galena High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Scales Mound High SchoolScales Mound CUSD 211 · 10.2 mi away49th of 601
ELA 68% - 8East Dubuque High SchoolEast Dubuque USD 119 · 10.6 mi away160th of 601
ELA 67% · Math 41% - 5River Ridge High SchoolRiver Ridge CUSD 210 · 11.8 mi away312th of 601
ELA 42% · Math 42% - 7Stockton Sr High SchoolStockton CUSD 206 · 22.3 mi away192nd of 601
ELA 61% · Math 41% - 8Warren Jr/Sr High SchoolWarren CUSD 205 · 23.3 mi away151st of 601
ELA 69% · Math 40% - 2West Carroll High SchoolWest Carroll CUSD 314 · 27.7 mi away501st of 601
ELA 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Galena High School in?
Galena High School is part of the Galena USD 120 district in Galena, Illinois.
Is Galena High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Galena High School 174th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Galena High School?
White 78%, Hispanic 18%, Asian 2%, Black 1% (240 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Galena High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61036 is $311K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.