- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000257
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Galena High School held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 320048000257 · Reno, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,345 enr · 28.6:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Galena High School held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Galena High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school
Galena High School
1,345 students
What this shows Galena High School reports 1,345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena High School compares
Galena High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,131
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,345 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,254 (2022-23) → 1,287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.