Galileo Magnet High School vs. George Washington High School
Should you attend Galileo Magnet High School or George Washington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Galileo Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades 9-12, Galileo Magnet High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,248 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
260 students
1,248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
108 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1411 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
49
390
Grade 10 Students
70
349
Grade 11 Students
77
269
Grade 12 Students
64
240
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
40%
72%
% White
35%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%