Galileo Magnet High School serves 251 students in grades 9-12.
Galileo Magnet High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Galileo Magnet High School's student population of 251 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Galileo Magnet High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Galileo Magnet High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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)
85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
36%
22%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Galileo Magnet High School?
251 students attend Galileo Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Galileo Magnet High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galileo Magnet High School?
Galileo Magnet High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Galileo Magnet High School part of?
Galileo Magnet High School is part of Danville City PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 2/16/2023
Brilliant and impressive school, especially in comparison to neighboring schools.
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