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Galena High School vs. Robert Mcqueen High School

Should you attend Galena High School or Robert Mcqueen High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Galena High School
3600 Butch Cassidy Way
Reno, NV 89511
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Robert Mcqueen High School
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Galena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Robert Mcqueen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Galena High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,737 students in grades 9-12, Robert Mcqueen High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,287 students
1,737 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Galena High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert Mcqueen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Galena High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert Mcqueen High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Galena High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert Mcqueen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Galena High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washoe County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert Mcqueen High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washoe County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#156 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 30%)
#182 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Galena High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert Mcqueen High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in NV)
28%
(Top 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Mcqueen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 10% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Mcqueen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Top 30% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 20% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Mcqueen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 50% in NV)
93%
(Top 30% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Galena High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Robert Mcqueen High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Galena High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Robert Mcqueen High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
362
448
Grade 10 Students
320
451
Grade 11 Students
312
446
Grade 12 Students
290
382
Ungraded Students
3
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Galena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Robert Mcqueen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Galena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert Mcqueen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Galena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert Mcqueen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Galena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert Mcqueen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Galena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert Mcqueen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Robert Mcqueen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Galena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert Mcqueen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Galena High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert Mcqueen High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Galena High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert Mcqueen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Galena High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert Mcqueen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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