Gallatin High School

Gallatin CUSD 7
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
203 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gallatin High School, located at 5175 Highway 13 in Junction, Illinois, serves as a central educational institution for the rural community of Gallatin County. As part of the Gallatin County Community Unit School District No. 7, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive secondary education experience that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of southeastern Illinois, serving as a hub for student development, athletics, and community pride in a small-town setting.

The academic environment at Gallatin High is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, emphasizing fundamental subjects while encouraging student participation in various clubs, organizations, and sports teams. Being situated in a rural area, the school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to students. By maintaining a supportive learning environment, the school strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to navigate their future paths while remaining connected to their local heritage.
203
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    195 (96.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
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: Gallatin CUSD 7
Phone: (618)272-3821
Website: http://gallatincusd7.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
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 9 59
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio