Galena High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reno, Nevada 89511 · Washoe County
#20 of 98 high schools in Nevada
#6860 of 16,910 nationally
About Galena High School
Galena High School is a public high located in Reno, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,345 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 20th of 98 ranked high schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,345.
There are 74 schools in Reno; Galena High School ranks 29th of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)13%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galena High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Galena High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
996 students · 367 m away
Marce Herz Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students · 2.5 km away
Ted Hunsberger Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students · 2.9 km away
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 4.1 km away
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 4.4 km away
Brown Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 4.7 km away
Jwood Raw Elementary School
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students · 5.7 km away
Double Diamond Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 6.5 km away
Damonte Ranch High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,738 students · 6.8 km away
Nevada State High School II Meadowwood
Reno · Charter high · Grades 11–12
12 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,338 students
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1,333 students
Fernley High School
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1,327 students
Elko High School
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1,407 students
West Preparatory Institute J-SHS
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1,276 students
Sparks High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galena High School a good school?
Galena High School has a Success Index (US) of 55.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #20 of 98 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galena High School rank in Nevada?
Galena High School ranks #20 of 98 high schools in Nevada and #6860 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Galena High School?
Galena High School had 1,345 students in 2025.
Is Galena High School a elementary school or a high school?
Galena High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Galena High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Galena High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.