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Galion High School

472 Portland Way N, Galion, OH 44833 · (419) 468-6500 · Crawford County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL408 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 44% of Ohio public high schools
  • C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
  • ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
  • BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.

Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Ohio public high schools

Enrollment
408
High
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 565
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
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, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 911829%
Grade 1013734%
Grade 118621%
Grade 126716%
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 54% · US 70%
White
37391%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 65% · US 43%
Hispanic
143%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 8% · US 30%
Black
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 17% · US 15%
Two+
143%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7% · US 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19748%
Female
21152%

School pathway

Feeds from
Galion Middle School06–08
Based on grade levels within Galion City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
62.3%
OH avg 59.8% . +0.2pp since 2021
Math
34.5%
OH avg 56.1% . +11.3pp since 2021

What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 11 points.

Ohio's State Tests results by year

School yearEnglish Language ArtsMath
2024-2562.3%34.5%
2023-2467.8%31.3%
2022-2364.3%24.5%
2021-2262.1%23.2%
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

Where Galion High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn OhioIn Crawford County
Math proficiency
ranked highest first
34.5%#544 of 776
▲ 7
#4 of 6
▲ 1
Reading proficiency
ranked highest first
62.3%#435 of 774
▼ 86
#3 of 6
▲ 1
3-year test score change
ranked biggest gain first
+5.8pp#271 of 742#1 of 6
Enrollment
ranked largest first
408#467 of 888#1 of 6
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
18.9:1#544 of 739N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
16.2%#497 of 749N/A
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked fastest growth first
+3.0%#146 of 198N/A
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
408
+6 (+1%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 867
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
was 22.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2540821.618.9:1N/A
2023-2440321.718.5:170% (282)
2022-2344020.621.3:155% (241)
2020-214021822.3:1N/A
2017-1839619.620.2:169% (273)
2015-164032516.1:175% (303)
2010-114313113.9:158% (248)
2000-017684616.7:16% (44)
1990-918674021.7:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Galion High School.

Since 2017-18: students up 3% (396 to 408); teachers up 10% (19.6 to 21.6).

About Galion High School

Galion High School is a small high school in Ohio, with an address in Galion. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 408 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Ohio is about 565 students, so this school is 28% smaller than average.

Galion City is responsible for 4 schools, Galion High School included, with 1,559 students in all.

White students are the large majority at Galion High School, with 91% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. The White share in Crawford County as a whole is similar, at about 95%. Galion High School has a diversity index of 16%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.

The ratio of students to teachers is 18.9:1, with 21.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 17.7:1 average for high schools in Ohio is lower than this school's figure.

The allk12 Grade for Galion High School is C+. Compared with Ohio public high schools, the school scored higher than 44% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.

According to the American Community Survey, in Crawford County, median household income is about $58,044, roughly 17% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Galion High School is one of 22 public schools in Crawford County, which together enroll about 5,870 students.

Of nearby public schools, Galion Middle School is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 7 other public schools.

Galion High School is coded as Town: Fringe in federal locale data.

Enrollment at Galion High School was 402 in 2020-21 and 408 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 22.3:1 to 18.9:1.

Community posts for Galion High School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.

Crawford County at a glance

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Population
41,711
Census ACS
Median income
$58,044
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
5,870 students

Quick facts

School name
Galion High School
District
Galion City
Address
472 Portland Way N, Galion, OH 44833
Phone
(419) 468-6500
County
Crawford County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
408
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
390440200983
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Galion High School
What is the total enrollment at Galion High School?
Galion High School enrolls approximately 408 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Galion High School serve?
Galion High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Galion High School?
Approximately 18.9:1 students per teacher at Galion High School.
How diverse is Galion High School?
Galion High School reports a student body of 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Galion High School public or private?
Galion High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Galion City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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