Galileo Magnet High School, opened in September 2002, is a public high school located in Danville, Virginia. The school was originally funded by an 8 million dollar grant to the Danville Public School System.
Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Galileo Magnet High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galileo Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Galileo Magnet High School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Grey, Red
School Rankings
Galileo Magnet High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galileo Magnet High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 1792 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
38%
22%
White
41%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galileo Magnet High School's ranking?
Galileo Magnet High School is ranked #10 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Galileo Magnet High School often compared to?
Galileo Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galileo Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Galileo Magnet High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Galileo Magnet High School?
279 students attend Galileo Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Galileo Magnet High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galileo Magnet High School?
Galileo Magnet High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galileo Magnet High School offer ?
Galileo Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Galileo Magnet High School part of?
Galileo Magnet High School is part of Danville City School District.
School Reviews
5 2/16/2023
Brilliant and impressive school, especially in comparison to neighboring schools.
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