Serving 1,192 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 1,192 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington High School ranks within the top 5% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 629 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
83%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington High School's ranking?
George Washington High School is ranked #17 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are George Washington High School often compared to?
George Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Charleston High School, Capital High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington High School?
The graduation rate of George Washington High School is 94%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
1,192 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of George Washington High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Washington High School offer ?
George Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington High School part of?
George Washington High School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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