GALENA HIGH SCHOOL

www.washoeschools.net/galena

1,345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Galena High School, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in South Reno, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor and its comprehensive athletic programs. It offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and technical career paths, fostering a competitive yet supportive learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, Galena High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level sports teams, student government, and diverse interest-based clubs. The school’s location in a growing residential area contributes to its role as a central community hub. By balancing high academic expectations with a commitment to student engagement and school spirit, Galena strives to develop well-rounded graduates ready to succeed in a global society.

1,345

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALENA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	949
Hispanic	229
Black	9
Asian	61
Two or More	84
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
949 (70.6%)
Hispanic
229 (17.0%)
Two or More
84 (6.2%)
Asian
61 (4.5%)
American Indian
10 (0.7%)
Black
9 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)851-5630
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/galena
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 360

Grade 10 358

Grade 11 312

Grade 12 313

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GALENA HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	360
Grade 10	358
Grade 11	312
Grade 12	313
Ungraded	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GALENA HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	633	47.1%
Male	711	52.9%
Not Specified	1	0%

High School 9th - 12th