Galesburg Junior Senior High School is a public high school in Galesburg, Illinois. Galesburg Junior Senior High School was established in 1861 in downtown Galesburg. It has since moved to Fremont Street on the west side of town.
Galesburg Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1861
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)1%
5%
Hispanic
(21-22)14%
27%
Black
(21-22)14%
17%
White
(21-22)58%
47%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)13%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Galesburg Jr High School?
580 students attend Galesburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Galesburg Jr High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Galesburg Jr High School offer ?
Galesburg Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Galesburg Jr High School part of?
Galesburg Jr High School is part of Galesburg CUSD 205 School District.
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