Galileo High School

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Galileo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1150 Francisco St,  San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Unified School District
3.6
4.2
1,877 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Reimer
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
620
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
25
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
66.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
9.8%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.3%
Female
42.6%
Asian
42.7%
Hispanic
32.9%
White
8%
Filipino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black
4.5%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#25 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Berkeley 444 Students
University of California - Davis 438 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 401 Students
San Francisco State University 401 Students
University of California - Irvine 334 Students
University of California - San Diego 308 Students
San José State University 260 Students
University of San Francisco 248 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 232 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 212 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 189 Students
Psychology 111 Students
Computer Science 103 Students
Nursing 99 Students
Biology 99 Students
Economics 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Finance 45 Students
Accounting 43 Students
Biotechnology 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 450 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/27/2025
The school has been good overall. The teachers were supporting and I'd say there's no racial bias from what I've seen in school. The only bad part that I would like to change is the restroom.
5.0 Senior
12/12/2024
I had a great experience as a student at this school. I met many great people and got to know teachers who care for their students and actually enjoy working at Galileo. The school spirit was something I liked a lot, which included school events such as food fests and song and yell. Overall, it's a pretty good school that provides a variety of resources and opportunities for the students.
3.0 Senior
4/1/2024
They are very open to students' freedom and choices, but fewer possibilities can be made by students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/4/2021
Former graduate here. PARENTS, stay away from this place.Bad Things:- Some of the student learning methods forced on students are questionable. They claim that these are ways used in college, but it is actually false. It's also unnecessary and stressful for high school students.- This school does no...
5.0 student
6/7/2021
Excellent school. Welcoming community and nice folks. Definitely not worth going to Lowell. There's a lot of controversy and peer pressure during middle school about going to Lowell, and while I regretted not applying to the school in middle school, I can say with confidence that I am very happy I g...
5.0 parent
5/13/2021
Our son graduated 2 years ago and is now a College Student at Colby. He thrived there. We were very impressed with the school. The teachers there are incredible, from his Spanish teacher Mr. Villar, Mrs. Wagner (best Literature teacher), to Mr. Barrios (Physics), Mr. Ring (Math), Mrs. Morrison (Engl...
5.0 student
6/15/2014
I am a student at Galileo! This high school is super amazing! It has a well caring teachers and they will help you in whatever the student struggles, there's many clubs to be part of, and even better if the student is "newcomer" it has their own club so the newcomers can be help in what they sturggl...

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Galileo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco, CA and is served by the San Francisco Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,877 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Galileo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $2,223,180. Discover additional schools in the area, like Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School, Wells (Ida B.) High School, Mary L. Booker Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what San Francisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Galileo High School.

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