George Washington High School vs. Galileo Magnet High School
Should I attend George Washington High School or Galileo Magnet High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
Serving 1,375 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 251 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 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,375 students
251 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#10 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
70%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
498
68
Grade 10 Students
361
61
Grade 11 Students
294
61
Grade 12 Students
222
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
72%
36%
% White
14%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%