Galileo Magnet High

web.dps.k12.va.us/galileo/

260 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Galileo Magnet High School, located in Danville, Virginia, is a specialized public magnet school that emphasizes academic rigor and advanced preparation for higher education. As part of the Danville Public Schools district, the school is designed for students who demonstrate high academic achievement and an interest in specialized fields of study. The curriculum is frequently noted for its focus on honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, aiming to provide a college-preparatory environment that challenges students to excel beyond standard curriculum requirements.

Beyond its academic core, Galileo Magnet High is characterized by its small, focused learning environment, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. Because it operates as a magnet program, it draws a diverse group of motivated students from across the district who share a commitment to scholarly excellence. The school encourages a culture of responsibility and community engagement, striving to prepare its graduates not only for competitive university programs but also to be critical thinkers and leaders in their future professional endeavors.

260

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galileo Magnet High
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	39
Black	104
Asian	19
Two or More	7

Black
104 (40.0%)
White
91 (35.0%)
Hispanic
39 (15.0%)
Asian
19 (7.3%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Danville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)773-8186
Website:	http://web.dps.k12.va.us/galileo/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 49

Grade 10 70

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 64