Galileo High School vs. Washington (George) High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,877 students in grades 9-12, Galileo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
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).
Serving 2,068 students in grades 9-12, Washington (George) High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,877 students
2,068 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
65%
Graduation Rate
89%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
437
510
Grade 10 Students
452
517
Grade 11 Students
483
525
Grade 12 Students
505
516
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
55%
60%
% Hispanic
23%
16%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
10%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%