Excellent
#1021 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Galileo High
High School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco Unified high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1150 Francisco St., San Francisco, CA 94109
- Math 51% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Galileo High score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galileo High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,201
Median home value
$1,390,000
Median rent
$2,172/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convent & Stuart Hall Schools of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,169 | Compare → |
| Convent & Stuart Hall, Schools of the Sacred Heart - San FranciscoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,219 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Sovereign Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 113
- Rank in district
- #33 of 103
- District spending per student
- $22,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galileo High is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galileo High
Galileo High is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 1,741 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galileo High
What grades does Galileo High serve?
Galileo High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Galileo High?
Galileo High has an enrollment of approximately 1,741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo High is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galileo High rank in CA?
Galileo High ranks #1,021 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Galileo High's MySchoolScout rating?
Galileo High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Galileo High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galileo High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Galileo High a charter school?
No, Galileo High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galileo High a Title I school?
No, Galileo High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galileo High?
58.2% of students at Galileo High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (415) 749-3430
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94109)
- 54,397
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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