Enrollment
1,345
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Galena High School
Federal NCES profile for Galena High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000257
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Galena High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena High School ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galena High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galena High School
Galena High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 1,345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Nevada schools and 40% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.8% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Nevada average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,345 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reno's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada Connections Academy (1,054 students): Galena High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (28.6:1 vs 32.9:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Galena High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Galena High School compares
Galena High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 83% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,345
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 91% in Nevada - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Galena High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Galena High School.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Galena High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Reno
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Galena High School
How many students attend Galena High School?
Galena High School has 1,345 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena High School is 28.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galena High School?
12.8% of students at Galena High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena High School?
The largest demographic group at Galena High School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena High School?
Galena High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galena High School rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena High School ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Reno on the city page.
Is Galena High School a good school?
Galena High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Galena High School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.
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