George Washington High School serves 1,262 students in grades 9-12.
George Washington High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 1,262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
24%
4%
White
36%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington High School's ranking?
George Washington High School is ranked #107 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington High School?
The graduation rate of George Washington High School is 85%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
1,262 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of George Washington High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington High School offer ?
George Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is George Washington High School part of?
George Washington High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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