George Washington High School

1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,195 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in WV)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

George Washington High School's student population of 1,195 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,195 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington High School ranks within the top 10% of all 627 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#54 out of 627 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
6%
4%
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White
83%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
91%
This chart displays graduation rate of George Washington High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #54 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 Capital High School, South Charleston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 91%.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
1,195 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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