Enrollment
1,158
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galesburg, IL
Galesburg Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Galesburg Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171608001923
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galesburg Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Galesburg · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,158
- students enrolled
Galesburg Senior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galesburg Senior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galesburg, IL.
School address
District: Galesburg Cusd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171608001923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galesburg Senior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galesburg Senior High School
Galesburg Senior High School is a large combined-grade school in Galesburg, Illinois, enrolling 1,158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,158 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 448 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,158 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Galesburg's public schools, it stands alongside Bright Futures Pre-K Prog (176 students): Galesburg Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Steele School (542 students) and Lombard Middle School (534 students) alongside Galesburg Senior 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 Galesburg Senior High School compares
Galesburg Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,158
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 60.4%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Galesburg Senior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galesburg Cusd 205, which includes Galesburg Senior High School.
$14,227
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Galesburg Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lombard Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silas Willard Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bright Futures Pre-K Prog | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galesburg Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Galesburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Galesburg Senior High School
How many students attend Galesburg Senior High School?
Galesburg Senior High School has 1,158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galesburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galesburg Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galesburg Senior High School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galesburg Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Galesburg Senior High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Galesburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galesburg Senior High School?
Galesburg Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Galesburg Senior High School rank among public schools in Galesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Galesburg Senior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galesburg, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Galesburg on the city page.
Is Galesburg Senior High School a good school?
Galesburg Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Galesburg Cusd 205?
Besides Galesburg Senior High School, Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Steele School (542 students), Lombard Middle School (534 students), and King School (510 students). See the Galesburg Cusd 205 district page for the complete list.
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