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Galt Joint Union High

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 46.1/100

Galt Joint Union High has 3 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 46.1/100 — 2.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Liberty Ranch High at 59/100, where 24.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,857 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.3
24.5 – 58.8
Avg Exceeded %
14.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 34.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.3%, 8.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.0%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Liberty Ranch High leads the district at 59 with 24.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Galt Joint Union High

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
65.4%
White
25.1%
Asian
1.5%
Black
1.0%
Other
7.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
56%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Galt Joint Union High spends $12,857 per student in current expenditures — $1,957 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,857
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,209
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↓ 19%
$15,876 → $12,857
Spending Efficiency
3.58
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 37%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$46,513–$116,023
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
95
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (3)

Galt Joint Union High has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.1 — 1.4 points near the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Liberty Ranch High with a Scope Score of 59 and 24.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Liberty Ranch High
Galt Joint Union High Strong All-Around
24.6%Solid
59/100
2Galt High
Galt Joint Union High Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
55/100
3Estrellita Continuation High
Galt Joint Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Galt Joint Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Galt Joint Union High a good school district?
Galt Joint Union High has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.1/100, which is 2.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 14.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Galt Joint Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Galt Joint Union High is Liberty Ranch High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 24.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Galt Joint Union High spend per student?
Galt Joint Union High spends $12,857 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Galt Joint Union High?
Teacher salaries in Galt Joint Union High range from $46,513–$116,023 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.