Galva Jr-Sr High School

www.galva224.org

191 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Galva Jr-Sr High School, located at 224 Morgan Rd in Galva, Illinois, serves as the central educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12 within the Galva Community Unit School District 224. As a smaller, rural school setting, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and student success. The school integrates middle school and high school operations, providing a continuous academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education or the workforce through a variety of core curriculum offerings and extracurricular activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Galva, priding itself on fostering strong relationships between students, parents, and teachers. Beyond traditional academics, Galva Jr-Sr High School offers various athletic programs, clubs, and service opportunities designed to build character and leadership skills. By maintaining a supportive environment, the institution aims to nurture its students academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future endeavors after graduation.

191

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galva Jr-Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Two or More	3

White
173 (90.6%)
Hispanic
11 (5.8%)
Black
4 (2.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Galva CUSD 224
Phone:	(309)932-2151
Website:	http://www.galva224.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 25

Grade 9 32

Grade 10 44

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 35