- Galena High School reported a higher students per counselor than Scales Mound High School (248:1 vs. 41:1).
- Galena High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Scales Mound High School (45 vs. 9).
- Galena High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Scales Mound High School (53 vs. 21).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Galena High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Scales Mound High School (45 vs. 9).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Galena High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Scales Mound High School (53 vs. 21).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Galena High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Scales Mound High School (4 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Galena High School reported a higher students per counselor than Scales Mound High School (248:1 vs. 41:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
6 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Galena High School
$16,998.78
Scales Mound High School
$26,439.69
Local revenue share
Galena High School
71.6%
Scales Mound High School
69.7%
State revenue share
Galena High School
21%
Scales Mound High School
23%
Federal revenue share
Galena High School
7.5%
Scales Mound High School
7.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Galena High School
12.7%
Scales Mound High School
10.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jo Daviess County
$74,954
Jo Daviess County
$74,954
Poverty rate
Jo Daviess County
8%
Jo Daviess County
8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jo Daviess County
28.8%
Jo Daviess County
28.8%
Unemployment rate
Jo Daviess County
4.3%
Jo Daviess County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.