Serving 411 students in grades 6-12, Galway Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galway Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Galway Junior/senior High School's student population of 411 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Galway Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galway Junior/senior High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1220 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galway Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Galway Junior/senior High School is ranked #1220 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Galway Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Galway Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballston Spa Senior High School, Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galway Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Galway Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Galway Junior/senior High School?
411 students attend Galway Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Galway Junior/senior High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galway Junior/senior High School?
Galway Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Galway Junior/senior High School offer ?
Galway Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Galway Junior/senior High School part of?
Galway Junior/senior High School is part of Galway Central School District.
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