High Schools in Danville City Public Schools

The Danville City Public Schools district in Virginia is home to three high schools: George Washington High, Galileo Magnet High, and R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus. While the district serves a predominantly low-income student population, there is a stark contrast in the academic performance and quality of these high schools.

Galileo Magnet High stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 53rd out of 329 Virginia high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, George Washington High and R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus are among the lowest-ranked schools in the state, with rankings of 324th and 328th, respectively, and 0-star ratings.

The data analysis reveals that Galileo Magnet High consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, while the other two high schools struggle to meet academic benchmarks. Additionally, Danville City Public Schools serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with free and reduced-price lunch rates exceeding 87% at George Washington High and Galileo Magnet High. These findings suggest that the magnet school model may be an effective approach to improving academic outcomes, while the challenges faced by the other high schools in the district warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.