George Washington High School vs. Ben Davis High School
Should you attend George Washington High School or Ben Davis 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
Top Rankings
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Ben Davis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 753 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 3,392 students in grades 10-12, Ben Davis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
753 students
3,392 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
184 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1472 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
54%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
166
-
Grade 10 Students
239
1167
Grade 11 Students
180
1167
Grade 12 Students
164
1058
Ungraded Students
4
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
42%
33%
% Black
42%
40%
% White
11%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
