Galena Park High School in Galena Park, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Galena Park High School is a suburban public school in Galena Park, Texas that is part of Galena Park Independent School District. It serves 1,886 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.8:1. Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,886 Students

112 Teachers

1000 Keene St

Galena Park, TX 77547 View local requests

http://www.galenaparkisd.com

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Galena Park High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Galena Park High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Galena Park High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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