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Galileo High School vs. Lincoln (Abraham) High School

Should you attend Galileo High School or Lincoln (Abraham) 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
Galileo High School
1150 Francisco St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lincoln (Abraham) High School
2162 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Galileo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,741 students in grades 9-12, Galileo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 2,037 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln (Abraham) High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,741 students
2,037 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Galileo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln (Abraham) High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Galileo High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln (Abraham) High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Galileo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln (Abraham) High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Galileo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln (Abraham) High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1828 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#3258 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Galileo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln (Abraham) High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in CA)
34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galileo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln (Abraham) High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galileo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln (Abraham) High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 50% in CA)
91%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Galileo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lincoln (Abraham) High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Galileo High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lincoln (Abraham) High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
425
520
Grade 10 Students
436
512
Grade 11 Students
440
516
Grade 12 Students
440
489

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Galileo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
n/a
% Asian
50%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Galileo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Galileo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Galileo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Galileo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Galileo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Galileo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Galileo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln (Abraham) High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Galileo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Galileo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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