Galileo Magnet High School
Tel:
(434)773-8186
- Galileo Magnet High School serves 295 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Galileo Magnet High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Galileo Magnet High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Galileo Magnet High School's student population of 295 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Galileo Magnet High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Galileo Magnet High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #113 out of 1801 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 16% |
| Black | 42% | 22% |
| White | 45% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Danville City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Galileo Magnet High School is George Washington High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westwood Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edwin A. Gibson Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Danville W.w. Moore Junior Juvenile Detention Home Alternative School
0.3 miles
603 Colquhoun St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434)773-8170 0.3 n/a n/a - Danville George Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1353 students
0.8 miles
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434)799-6410 0.8 9-12 1353 - Danville Adult & Career Education Center Alternative School
0.9 miles
141 Goode Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434)799-6471 0.9 n/a n/a - Danville Edwin A. Gibson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 558 students
1.1 miles
1215 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541
(434)799-6426 1.1 K-5 558 - Danville Westwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 560 students
1.1 miles
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434)797-8860 1.1 6-8 560
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