Galena High

236 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Galena High School, located at 602 East 8th Street in Galena, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Galena Unified School District (USD 499). As a central part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and extracurricular engagement for its student body. By providing a structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 499, which emphasizes community involvement, fiscal responsibility, and the cultivation of a supportive educational climate. Through its official website, http://usd499.org, the district provides resources for students and parents, including information on academic programs, athletic opportunities, and school board updates. As a cornerstone of the Galena area, the high school remains focused on maintaining strong traditions while adapting to the evolving needs of its students in a modern educational landscape.

236

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galena High
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	4

White
196 (83.1%)
Two or More
21 (8.9%)
Hispanic
14 (5.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.7%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Galena
Phone:	(620)783-4499
Website:	http://usd499.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 60

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 54

Grade 12 60