Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School is a public high school in Galesville, Wisconsin. It educates students in grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District.
Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Motto
Education for Life
School Rankings
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1314 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School's ranking?
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School is ranked #1314 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School?
The graduation rate of Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School?
415 students attend Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School?
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School offer ?
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School part of?
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School is part of Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District.
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