Galesburg Senior High School

Summary:

Galesburg Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,762 students in grades 9-12 in Galesburg, Illinois, which is part of the Galesburg CUSD 205 district. While the school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Illinois high schools, its academic performance on standardized tests is below the state average, with only 15.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 78.1% and 85.4% over the past five years, which is generally lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 2.7% to 6.6%, which is higher than the state average.

Galesburg Senior High School has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.2% in 2019-2020 to 56.4% in 2020-2021, and remaining high at 35.5% in 2023-2024. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.05% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, such as Monmouth-Roseville High School, R O W V A Junior and Senior High School, United High School, and Abingdon-Avon High School, Galesburg Senior High School's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates on standardized tests, higher graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

While Galesburg Senior High School's spending per student has fluctuated between $10,714 and $14,809 over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools analyzed, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 13.5 in 2021-2022 to 22 in 2022-2023, indicating a need for additional teaching resources. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking higher for Hispanic and Special Education students compared to other subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Multi-racial students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1135 W Fremont St
       Galesburg, IL  61401-2432


(309) 973-2001

District: Galesburg CUSD 205

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,789 Help


Feeder schools for Galesburg Senior High School:

Elementary:    King School
    Silas Willard Elementary School
    Steele School
Middle:    Galesburg Junior High School
    Lombard Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  1,762

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
African American:
14.0%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Galesburg Senior High School ranks worse than 52.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Galesburg Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galesburg Senior High School is $13,789.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galesburg Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Galesburg Senior High School 363rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Galesburg Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Galesburg CUSD 205:

SchoolDigger ranks Galesburg CUSD 205 615th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Galesburg Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.57 277th 586 52.7%
2004 55.14 294th 592 50.3%
2005 63.16 230th 590 61.0%
2006 57.76 283rd 596 52.5%
2007 64.03 222nd 612 63.7%
2008 62.53 259th 624 58.5%
2009 44.97 398th 632 37.0%
2010 60.09 284th 643 55.8%
2011 52.12 353rd 655 46.1%
2012 45.02 413th 665 37.9%
2013 46.24 403rd 670 39.9%
2014 44.26 416th 670 37.9%
2015 46.98 286th 614 53.4%
2016 29.02 474th 643 26.3%
2017 37.84 415th 642 35.4%
2018 50.78 307th 647 52.6%
2019 52.18 308th 701 56.1%
2021 46.80 328th 688 52.3%
2022 48.70 360th 699 48.5%
2023 38.11 443rd 699 36.6%
2024 44.10 363rd 697 47.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.43 110th 154 28.6%
2019 13.97 149th 165 9.7%
2021 15.41 133rd 160 16.9%
2022 26.28 121st 170 28.8%
2023 16.40 143rd 163 12.3%
2024 25.74 128th 182 29.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 114th 151 24.5%
2022 23.51 190th 205 7.3%
2023 30.97 159th 217 26.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.54 137th 374 63.4%
2019 34.25 272nd 473 42.5%
2021 45.94 167th 453 63.1%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 28.37 310th 476 34.9%
2024 39.47 226th 482 53.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.48 359th 585 38.6%
2019 51.50 279th 639 56.3%
2021 48.10 266th 611 56.5%
2022 52.83 261st 626 58.3%
2023 38.18 411th 644 36.2%
2024 39.28 366th 639 42.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.88 344th 620 44.5%
2019 47.01 351st 665 47.2%
2021 53.73 258th 639 59.6%
2022 45.27 362nd 658 45.0%
2023 32.97 440th 656 32.9%
2024 43.45 343rd 664 48.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.85 354th 428 17.3%
2024 43.53 168th 429 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.88 260th 619 58.0%
2019 55.82 258th 675 61.8%
2021 37.95 383rd 653 41.3%
2022 50.79 314th 664 52.7%
2023 41.50 385th 668 42.4%
2024 43.60 346th 668 48.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.15 155th 253 38.7%
2019 27.59 218th 299 27.1%
2021 23.07 241st 281 14.2%
2022 33.35 178th 294 39.5%
2023 28.39 219th 301 27.2%
2024 36.31 164th 299 45.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.31 149th 291 48.8%
2019 64.30 80th 317 74.8%
2021 73.90 53rd 317 83.3%
2022 56.63 115th 335 65.7%
2023 46.96 150th 333 55.0%
2024 41.44 172nd 336 48.8%
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Rank History for White students at Galesburg Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 263rd 548 52.0%
2019 43.48 266th 552 51.8%
2021 37.57 313th 553 43.4%
2022 44.67 301st 560 46.3%
2023 28.81 413th 557 25.9%
2024 35.83 324th 554 41.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Galesburg Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1444 135 25 78 2 n/a n/a 0 1684
1989 1431 138 18 69 n/a n/a n/a 0 1656
1990 1391 134 21 69 n/a n/a n/a 0 1615
1991 1332 129 21 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1534
1992 1418 123 22 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1619
1993 1392 124 18 49 0 n/a n/a 0 1583
1994 1394 134 16 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1596
1995 1386 141 16 61 0 n/a n/a 0 1604
1996 1386 141 16 61 0 n/a n/a 0 1604
1997 1378 132 17 71 0 n/a n/a 0 1598
1998 1347 118 23 66 0 n/a n/a 0 1554
1999 1274 134 20 55 0 n/a n/a 0 1483
2000 1244 148 22 53 3 n/a n/a 0 1470
2001 1185 160 16 56 5 n/a n/a 0 1422
2002 1200 184 15 66 5 n/a n/a 0 1470
2003 1200 184 15 66 5 n/a n/a 0 1470
2004 1167 194 10 63 5 n/a n/a 0 1439
2005 1165 207 14 75 5 n/a n/a 1 1467
2006 1139 191 19 64 4 n/a n/a 47 1464
2007 1097 185 17 68 0 n/a n/a 64 1431
2008 1083 177 16 84 6 n/a n/a 95 1461
2009 1040 180 13 70 4 n/a n/a 125 1432
2010 1009 182 10 76 7 n/a n/a 147 1431
2011 980 165 13 133 5 2 87 0 1385
2012 939 153 7 136 2 0 91 0 1328
2013 921 141 5 137 4 0 106 0 1314
2014 943 156 9 135 3 0 103 0 1349
2015 890 168 9 164 2 0 113 0 1346
2016 878 166 14 169 0 0 116 0 1343
2017 861 143 11 167 1 1 113 0 1297
2018 838 144 10 162 0 1 116 0 1271
2019 822 149 8 157 0 1 117 0 1254
2020 788 139 7 175 0 2 128 0 1239
2021 771 166 7 185 0 2 140 0 1271
2022 769 172 4 160 0 3 131 0 1239
2023 1053 247 9 229 1 1 222 0 1762

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Galesburg Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1684 78.4 21.4 n/a
1989 1656 78.2 21.1 n/a
1990 1615 77.0 20.9 n/a
1991 1534 76.1 20.1 n/a
1992 1619 76.3 21.2 n/a
1993 1583 77.7 20.4 n/a
1994 1596 76.1 21.0 n/a
1995 1604 79.5 20.2 n/a
1996 1604 79.5 20.2 n/a
1997 1598 81.0 19.7 n/a
1998 1554 81.4 19.1 n/a
1999 1483 80.6 18.4 n/a
2000 1470 79.1 18.6 n/a
2001 1422 77.5 18.3 n/a
2002 1470 85.8 17.1 31.8
2003 1470 85.8 17.1 31.8
2004 1439 82.8 17.4 37.6
2005 1467 83.6 17.5 44.2
2006 1464 82.0 17.9 44.2
2007 1431 79.0 18.1 51.6
2008 1461 79.0 18.5 48.3
2009 1432 77.6 18.5 50.8
2010 1431 82.8 17.2 58.3
2011 1385 78.5 17.6 52.6
2012 1328 79.1 16.7 52.3
2013 1314 201.7 6.5 58.1
2014 1349 96.0 14.0 58.2
2015 1346 100.0 13.4 58.7
2016 1343 94.0 14.2 53.4
2017 1297 91.2 14.2 53
2018 1271 88.6 14.3 53
2019 1254 93.3 13.4 53.3
2020 1239 96.4 12.8 57.9
2021 1271 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1239 91.6 13.5 65.2
2023 1762 79.9 22.0 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Galesburg Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1684 78.4 21.4 n/a
1989 1656 78.2 21.1 n/a
1990 1615 77.0 20.9 n/a
1991 1534 76.1 20.1 n/a
1992 1619 76.3 21.2 n/a
1993 1583 77.7 20.4 n/a
1994 1596 76.1 21.0 n/a
1995 1604 79.5 20.2 n/a
1996 1604 79.5 20.2 n/a
1997 1598 81.0 19.7 n/a
1998 1554 81.4 19.1 n/a
1999 1483 80.6 18.4 n/a
2000 1470 79.1 18.6 n/a
2001 1422 77.5 18.3 n/a
2002 1470 85.8 17.1 31.8
2003 1470 85.8 17.1 31.8
2004 1439 82.8 17.4 37.6
2005 1467 83.6 17.5 44.2
2006 1464 82.0 17.9 44.2
2007 1431 79.0 18.1 51.6
2008 1461 79.0 18.5 48.3
2009 1432 77.6 18.5 50.8
2010 1431 82.8 17.2 58.3
2011 1385 78.5 17.6 52.6
2012 1328 79.1 16.7 52.3
2013 1314 201.7 6.5 58.1
2014 1349 96.0 14.0 58.2
2015 1346 100.0 13.4 58.7
2016 1343 94.0 14.2 53.4
2017 1297 91.2 14.2 53
2018 1271 88.6 14.3 53
2019 1254 93.3 13.4 53.3
2020 1239 96.4 12.8 57.9
2021 1271 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1239 91.6 13.5 65.2
2023 1762 79.9 22.0 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Galesburg Senior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.4%99.5%
201699.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%99.3%19.1%
201799.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.1%99.7%19.2%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.8%99.3%99.8%22.6%
201999.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.2%99.3%49.9%
202199.1%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.0%99.1%93.5%
202293.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%
202392.8%92.2%92.2%92.2%91.9%91.8%93.6%91.4%
202494.5%94.7%94.7%94.8%94.0%93.8%95.2%86.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Galesburg Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $924 (8.8%) $9,627 (91.2%) $10,552
2020 $929 (8.2%) $10,380 (91.8%) $11,309
2021 $2,567 (24.0%) $8,147 (76.0%) $10,714
2022 $2,567 (24.0%) $8,147 (76.0%) $10,714
2023 $1,893 (12.8%) $12,916 (87.2%) $14,809
2024 $1,250 (9.1%) $12,538 (90.9%) $13,789

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galesburg Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 308th of 701 High schoolsRanks 443rd of 699 High schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Galesburg Senior High School)22.114.9
 7.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Galesburg CUSD 205)22.114.9
 7.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Galesburg Senior High School)2819.1
 8.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Galesburg CUSD 205)2819.1
 8.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Galesburg Senior High School)39.839.5
 0.3%
   End of Course Science (Galesburg CUSD 205)39.839.5
 0.3%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12541762
 40.5%
African American149247
 65.8%
American Indian01
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic157229
 45.9%
Pacific Islander11
White8221053
 28.1%
Two or More Races117222
 89.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%68%
 14.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Galesburg Senior High School

Galesburg Senior High School ranks 363rd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,762 students attended Galesburg Senior High School.

Students at Galesburg Senior High School are 60% White, 14% African American, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races.

Galesburg Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : King School
Elementary : Silas Willard Elementary School
Elementary : Steele School
Middle : Galesburg Junior High School
Middle : Lombard Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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