Galileo Magnet High School

230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
10/
10
Top 1%
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%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 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:

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
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#10 out of 1792 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Galileo Magnet High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
85-89%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≥95%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Galileo Magnet High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Galileo Magnet High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Galileo Magnet High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Galileo Magnet High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Galileo Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sylannia

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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