At a glance
Reported students
260
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369
Galileo Magnet High: 260 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Galileo Magnet High
Galileo Magnet High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Danville. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Danville City Public Schools. NCES reports 260 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (40%) and White (35%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Galileo Magnet High
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.13
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35%
- Hispanic15%
- Black40%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Danville City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
High · Grades 06–12
163 reported students
George Washington High
High · Grades 09–12
1,248 reported students
Forest Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
200 reported students
Park Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
377 reported students
The Northside Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
137 reported students
Public schools near Galileo Magnet High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention Home Other · Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Not reported | — | 0.3 mi |
| Edwin A. Gibson Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 466 | 1.1 mi |
| George Washington High High · Danville City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,248 | 1.1 mi |
| R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus High · Danville City Public Schools | 06–12 | 163 | 1.2 mi |
| Dan River High High · Pittsylvania County Public Schools | 09–12 | 583 | 7.5 mi |
| Tunstall High High · Pittsylvania County Public Schools | 09–12 | 800 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Galileo Magnet High
What grades does Galileo Magnet High serve?
Galileo Magnet High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Danville City Public Schools.
How many students attend Galileo Magnet High?
Galileo Magnet High reported 260 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 252 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Galileo Magnet High?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 260 students and 25.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Galileo Magnet High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Galileo Magnet High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Galileo Magnet High in?
Galileo Magnet High is part of Danville City Public Schools, based in Danville, VA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Galileo Magnet High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention Home (0.3 mi), Edwin A. Gibson Elementary (1.1 mi), George Washington High (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.