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Galileo High

1150 Francisco St., San Francisco, CA, 94109

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1451 of 6840 in California

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About Galileo High

Galileo High School, which is in San Francisco, California, is known as one of the best schools for students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 1,800 students. This public school has about 20 students for every teacher. The school is known for its focus on science and technology, and half of its students take Advanced Placement classes. The student body is very diverse, with 91% of students being from minority groups and 58% of students being from low-income families. According to academic performance data, 50% of students are good at math and 71% are good at reading. Students also do well on standardized tests, with an average SAT score of 1150. The school is close to the historic Ghirardelli Square and has a good reputation in the community and a lively city setting. Galileo High School is one of the best schools because it is dedicated to academic excellence and getting a wide range of students ready for success in college, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Galileo High Contact Information

Address

1150 Francisco St., San Francisco, CA, 94109

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Phone

(415) 749-3430

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Website

sfusd.edu

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 71% in Reading.
91
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1741
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1451 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Galileo High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades:  8:40 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.3%
Asian 49.45%
Hispanic 29.06%
Black 5.4%
Two+ Races 6.09%
Native Am. 0.11%
White
9.3%
Asian
49.45%
Hispanic
29.06%
Black
5.4%
Two+ Races
6.09%
Native Am.
0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1741
43.6%
759 Female
56.29%
980 Male

Student Population

1741 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

247 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Galileo Academy of Science and Technology students just started the spring semester with a number of events where they worked together. One of these was a campus-wide summit to talk about planning and developing the school site. The school's strong career technical education programs still offer specialized classes in biotechnology and digital media, along with extracurricular activities like the Futurama program's recent community fundraiser. The athletic department also celebrated new milestones in the track and field program, as several students broke records at local competitions this season.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q5. Are there chances to be a leader at Galileo High?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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