Galileo Magnet High School
School Overview
Galileo Magnet High School is a public school located in Danville, Virginia. It is a school in Danville City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, more than 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 92% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 295 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 20 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 295 students are attending Galileo Magnet High School. By gender, there are 141 and 154 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Galileo Magnet High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 34 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Black | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| White | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 14 | 20 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 20 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Galileo Magnet High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 85.0% of teachers are certified. 85.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 20 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 17 | 85.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 15.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 5.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 10.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 295 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,293 Households |
| Population | 39,475 |
| Male | 18,883 |
| Female | 22,187 |
| Child Population | 10,715 |
| Total Housing Units | 22,072 Units |
| Average House Value | $90,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $682 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.50% |
| Average Household Income | $37,203 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.35% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Galileo Magnet High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 57 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 17 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 69 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Galileo Magnet High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 57 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 49 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 17 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 69 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Danville City Public Schools
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