Galileo High

1150 Francisco St.
San Francisco, CA 94109

1,750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Galileo Academy of Science and Technology, commonly known as Galileo High School, is a historic public high school located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. Established in 1921, the school is housed in a prominent neoclassical building that is a designated San Francisco landmark. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of academic rigor, athletic success, and community involvement within the San Francisco Unified School District.

Academically, Galileo is distinguished by its specialized focus on science and technology, offering a variety of advanced placement courses and pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. Beyond the classroom, the school boasts a vibrant campus culture featuring a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level sports teams, student government, and numerous clubs. Its central location allows students to benefit from the rich cultural and professional resources of San Francisco, making it a cornerstone of the local community.

1,750

Total Students

88.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galileo High
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	575
Black	79
Asian	839
Two or More	106
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
839 (48.0%)
Hispanic
575 (32.9%)
White
139 (8.0%)
Two or More
106 (6.1%)
Black
79 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)749-3430
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,040
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 447

Grade 10 463

Grade 11 432

Grade 12 408