George Washington Community High School is a public school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, serving grades 9???2.
Serving 729 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 39%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 54% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George Washington Community High School serves the southwest part of Indianapolis, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 729 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Motto
Where Diversity and Opportunity Inspire Achievement
School Rankings
George Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
43%
14%
White
14%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
54%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington High School's ranking?
George Washington High School is ranked #1701 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are George Washington High School often compared to?
George Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arsenal Technical High School, Ben Davis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington High School?
The graduation rate of George Washington High School is 54%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
729 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of George Washington High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington High School offer ?
George Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington High School part of?
George Washington High School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is George Washington High School located?
George Washington High School is located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Hawthorne.
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