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Galion High School

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Galion High School is a public high school located in Galion, Ohio, serving approximately 440 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Galion City School District, which is ranked 513 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Galion High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.4% to 95.9% over the past five years, which is generally on par with or slightly higher than the state average. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.9% in 2019-2020 to 39.7% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Lexington High School and Shelby High School. Galion High School's performance on state tests is mixed, with the school performing well in some subject areas, such as American Government and English II, but struggling in others, particularly in Geometry and Algebra I, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state average.

Galion High School serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.77% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools. The school performs relatively well in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations, ranking higher than the state average in these subgroups. However, the school struggles to serve its gifted and talented student population, ranking in the bottom third of Ohio high schools in this subgroup.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 472 Portland Way N
       Galion, OH  44833-1115

(419) 468-6500

District: Galion City

SchoolDigger Rank:
524th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Galion High School:

Elementary:    Intermediate Elementary School
    Primary Elementary School
Middle:    Galion Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Compare Details Galion High School ranks worse than 60.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.77. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Galion High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galion High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Galion High School 524th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Galion High School in the ranking list.)

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Galion City:

SchoolDigger ranks Galion City 513th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Galion High School

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Rank History for all students at Galion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.55 400th 681 41.3%
2005 48.27 432nd 689 37.3%
2006 35.44 560th 696 19.5%
2007 50.39 512th 756 32.3%
2008 49.85 522nd 767 31.9%
2009 48.82 557th 791 29.6%
2010 57.00 480th 819 41.4%
2011 52.41 563rd 818 31.2%
2012 56.96 522nd 832 37.3%
2013 47.48 558th 767 27.2%
2014 47.13 559th 769 27.3%
2015 39.42 585th 778 24.8%
2016 53.15 411th 784 47.6%
2017 44.31 464th 773 40.0%
2018 50.47 433rd 800 45.9%
2019 54.72 411th 836 50.8%
2021 43.96 482nd 819 41.1%
2022 40.09 534th 836 36.1%
2023 38.18 581st 867 33.0%
2024 42.77 524th 864 39.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Galion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.61 144th 614 76.5%
2024 44.88 272nd 598 54.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Galion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 375th 758 50.5%
2019 62.72 279th 779 64.2%
2021 44.86 452nd 763 40.8%
2022 46.65 453rd 773 41.4%
2023 41.32 516th 805 35.9%
2024 52.81 409th 822 50.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Galion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.53 491st 751 34.6%
2019 56.05 430th 781 44.9%
2021 40.07 511th 775 34.1%
2022 31.76 595th 794 25.1%
2023 31.12 608th 813 25.2%
2024 44.17 510th 798 36.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Galion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.73 362nd 550 34.2%
2019 46.67 306th 628 51.3%
2021 47.79 267th 596 55.2%
2022 55.45 187th 606 69.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Galion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.19 54th 538 90.0%
2019 47.10 183rd 272 32.7%
2022 52.61 186th 312 40.4%
2023 45.39 232nd 308 24.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Galion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.79 466th 763 38.9%
2019 57.39 386th 792 51.3%
2021 44.53 467th 778 40.0%
2022 47.17 472nd 808 41.6%
2023 41.59 537th 819 34.4%
2024 41.75 518th 816 36.5%
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Rank History for White students at Galion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 472nd 718 34.3%
2019 50.55 423rd 739 42.8%
2021 35.55 501st 727 31.1%
2022 29.88 568th 749 24.2%
2023 27.43 600th 756 20.6%
2024 34.19 542nd 754 28.1%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Galion High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 910 2 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 924
1989 931 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 938
1990 895 3 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 911
1991 854 4 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 867
1992 853 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1993 820 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 831
1994 802 4 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 815
1995 781 1 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 798
1996 781 1 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 798
1997 761 2 2 11 5 n/a n/a 0 781
1998 791 1 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 805
1999 785 1 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 795
2000 773 1 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 780
2001 760 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 768
2002 710 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2003 710 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2004 710 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2005 666 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 675
2006 660 4 0 5 1 n/a n/a 2 672
2007 634 7 1 5 2 n/a n/a 2 651
2008 585 9 0 10 0 n/a n/a 2 606
2009 560 11 3 5 0 n/a n/a 6 585
2010 438 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 4 454
2011 412 4 0 8 0 0 7 0 431
2012 415 2 1 5 0 0 12 0 435
2013 435 7 2 4 0 0 13 0 461
2014 440 7 2 4 0 0 13 0 466
2015 387 8 1 3 0 0 14 0 413
2016 373 4 3 4 0 0 19 0 403
2017 376 5 0 7 0 0 12 0 400
2018 374 6 1 5 0 0 10 0 396
2019 384 4 0 11 1 1 10 0 411
2020 391 6 1 14 1 1 10 0 424
2021 374 5 2 13 0 1 7 0 402
2022 397 3 3 17 0 1 11 0 432
2023 409 3 1 14 0 0 13 0 440

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 Galion High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 40.0 23.1 0
1989 938 39.0 24.0 n/a
1990 911 40.0 22.7 n/a
1991 867 40.0 21.6 n/a
1992 857 47.0 18.2 4.3
1993 831 42.0 19.8 4.3
1994 815 45.0 18.1 4.9
1995 798 46.3 17.2 4
1996 798 46.3 17.2 4
1997 781 50.5 15.5 3.7
1998 805 50.5 15.9 4.7
1999 795 51.5 15.4 5.3
2000 780 50.5 15.4 4.4
2001 768 46.5 16.5 5.7
2002 713 37.6 19.0 6.7
2003 713 37.6 19.0 6.7
2004 715 39.4 18.1 9.1
2005 675 37.0 18.2 8.9
2006 672 34.4 19.5 15.4
2007 651 43.9 14.8 22
2008 606 30.6 19.8 n/a
2009 585 29.7 19.7 28.3
2010 454 30.4 14.9 53.6
2011 431 31.4 13.7 57.5
2012 435 28.6 15.1 58.4
2013 461 23.7 19.4 64.6
2014 466 34.4 13.5 62.9
2015 413 n/a n/a 71.2
2016 403 26.0 15.5 75.2
2017 400 21.0 19.0 68.8
2018 396 19.6 20.1 68.9
2019 411 19.6 20.9 65.5
2020 424 20.6 20.5 50.9
2021 402 18.7 21.4 n/a
2022 432 22.7 19.0 n/a
2023 440 20.6 21.3 54.8

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 Galion High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 40.0 23.1 0
1989 938 39.0 24.0 n/a
1990 911 40.0 22.7 n/a
1991 867 40.0 21.6 n/a
1992 857 47.0 18.2 4.3
1993 831 42.0 19.8 4.3
1994 815 45.0 18.1 4.9
1995 798 46.3 17.2 4
1996 798 46.3 17.2 4
1997 781 50.5 15.5 3.7
1998 805 50.5 15.9 4.7
1999 795 51.5 15.4 5.3
2000 780 50.5 15.4 4.4
2001 768 46.5 16.5 5.7
2002 713 37.6 19.0 6.7
2003 713 37.6 19.0 6.7
2004 715 39.4 18.1 9.1
2005 675 37.0 18.2 8.9
2006 672 34.4 19.5 15.4
2007 651 43.9 14.8 22
2008 606 30.6 19.8 n/a
2009 585 29.7 19.7 28.3
2010 454 30.4 14.9 53.6
2011 431 31.4 13.7 57.5
2012 435 28.6 15.1 58.4
2013 461 23.7 19.4 64.6
2014 466 34.4 13.5 62.9
2015 413 n/a n/a 71.2
2016 403 26.0 15.5 75.2
2017 400 21.0 19.0 68.8
2018 396 19.6 20.1 68.9
2019 411 19.6 20.9 65.5
2020 424 20.6 20.5 50.9
2021 402 18.7 21.4 n/a
2022 432 22.7 19.0 n/a
2023 440 20.6 21.3 54.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Galion High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,207
2022 $11,418
2023 $11,678

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Galion High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 411th of 836 High schoolsRanks 581st of 867 High schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Galion High School)92.574.8
 17.7%
   End of Course American Government (Galion City)92.574.8
 17.7%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Galion High School)85.965.1
 20.8%
   End of Course American History (Galion City)86.165.1
 21%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Galion High School)72.745.7
 27%
   End of Course Biology (Galion City)75.554.3
 21.2%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Galion High School)62.364.3
 2%
   End of Course English II (Galion City)62.364.3
 2%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Galion High School)42.518
 24.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Galion City)42.519.2
 23.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Galion High School)45.231
 14.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Galion City)53.340.3
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students411440
 7.1%
African American43
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1114
 27.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White384409
 6.5%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%54.8%
 10.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Galion High School

Students at Galion High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Galion High School.

Galion High School ranks 524th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Galion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Intermediate Elementary School
Elementary : Primary Elementary School
Middle : Galion Middle School


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