- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Danville, VA
Galileo Magnet High
Federal NCES profile for Galileo Magnet High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510111002261
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galileo Magnet High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 16
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 97.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Galileo Magnet High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo Magnet High ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111002261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Galileo Magnet High grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 510111002261 · Danville, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13:1 · 97.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High (1,248 students)
Galileo Magnet High grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Galileo Magnet High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High
1,248 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle
642 students
- G.L.H. Johnson
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
571 students
- Schoolfield El
Schoolfield Elementary
516 students
- O. Trent Bonne
O. Trent Bonner Middle
501 students
- This school 260
Galileo Magnet High
260 students
What this shows Galileo Magnet High reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galileo Magnet High compares
Galileo Magnet High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.3% | ▲ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Galileo Magnet High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville City Public Schools reports $18,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galileo Magnet High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galileo Magnet High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Danville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galileo Magnet High
How many students attend Galileo Magnet High?
Galileo Magnet High has 260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo Magnet High?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo Magnet High is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galileo Magnet High?
97.3% of students at Galileo Magnet High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galileo Magnet High?
The largest demographic group at Galileo Magnet High is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Danville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galileo Magnet High?
Galileo Magnet High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galileo Magnet High rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo Magnet High ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Danville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Besides Galileo Magnet High, Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students), Westwood Middle (642 students), and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students). See the Danville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.