Galileo High School serves 1,877 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 52%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Galileo High School's student population of 1,877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Galileo High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
55%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galileo High School?
The graduation rate of Galileo High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Galileo High School?
1,877 students attend Galileo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Galileo High School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galileo High School?
Galileo High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Galileo High School offer ?
Galileo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Galileo High School part of?
Galileo High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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