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How has GALENA HIGH SCHOOL changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
1,345
High
DISTRICT 1,103 · STATE 973
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHOE COUNTY·NCES 320048000257
GALENA HIGH SCHOOL
3600 Butch Cassidy Way, RENO, NV 89511 · (775) 851-5630 · Washoe County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,345 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
26.4:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.1:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
175 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 85%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,345
-163 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
26.4:1
was 25.8:1
% White
71%
was 53%
% Hispanic
17%
was 35%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About GALENA HIGH SCHOOL
Located at 3600 Butch Cassidy Way, in RENO, Nevada, GALENA HIGH SCHOOL is an average-sized 9-12 campus that caters to 1,345 students (grades 9 through 12), operated by Washoe County. By comparison, Nevada's public schools average about 973 students each, so GALENA HIGH SCHOOL sits 38% larger than that benchmark.
GALENA HIGH SCHOOL is one of 113 schools operated by Washoe County, a district that hosts 63,412 students overall.
Demographically, GALENA HIGH SCHOOL reports that 71% of the student body identifies as White; the rest comes out to 17% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Asian.
In terms of school funding signals, On paper, GALENA HIGH SCHOOL has 51 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 26.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 72.6:1, putting GALENA HIGH SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 13% of students at GALENA HIGH SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably below Washoe County's rate of about 56%.
Around the school, the surrounding county (Washoe County) reports that median household earnings sit near $88,096, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. In all, Washoe County runs 127 public schools (combined enrollment of about 68,279 students), of which GALENA HIGH SCHOOL is one.
The closest other public school is Doral Academy of Northern Nevada, roughly 0.2 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around GALENA HIGH SCHOOL.
Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.
Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at GALENA HIGH SCHOOL has edged down 11%, going from 1,508 students in 2018 to 1,345 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged down from 35% to 17%.
On allk12, the feed for GALENA HIGH SCHOOL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.
Washoe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
497,200
Census ACS
Median income
$88,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
127
68,279 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Washoe County
- NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,307 students
- SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,131 students
- EDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,092 students
- PROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,008 students
- RENO HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,741 students
- DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,738 students
Other schools in RENO
- NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,307 students
- RENO HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,741 students
- DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,738 students
- ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,727 students
- EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,338 students
- WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,067 students
Nearby schools
- Doral Academy of Northern Nevada0.2 mi · 996
- MARCE HERZ MIDDLE SCHOOL1.6 mi · 957
- TED HUNSBERGER ELEMENTARY1.8 mi · 566
- PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY2.5 mi · 289
- ELIZABETH LENZ ELEMENTARY2.7 mi · 366
- BROWN ELEMENTARY2.9 mi · 514
Frequently asked questions
About GALENA HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend GALENA HIGH SCHOOL?
GALENA HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,345 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does GALENA HIGH SCHOOL serve?
GALENA HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at GALENA HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 26.4:1 students per teacher at GALENA HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at GALENA HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at GALENA HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is GALENA HIGH SCHOOL in?
GALENA HIGH SCHOOL is part of Washoe County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.