George Washington High School
Tel:
(304)348-7729
- George Washington High School serves 1,130 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- George Washington High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
Top Placements
George Washington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George Washington High School's student population of 1,130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,130 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
- George Washington High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 639 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #93 out of 639 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 7% | 4% |
| White | 84% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.19 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kanawha County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Washington High School is Garnet Career Center (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is John Adams Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston John Adams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 751 students
0.4 miles
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304)348-6652 0.4 6-8 751 - Charleston Overbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
0.6 miles
218 Overbrook Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304)348-6179 0.6 PK-5 393 - Charleston Holz Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
0.9 miles
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304)348-1906 0.9 PK-5 263 - Charleston Kenna Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 178 students
1.7 miles
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304)348-6104 1.7 PK-5 178 - South Charleston Weberwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 238 students
1.7 miles
732 Gordon Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304)348-1924 1.7 PK-5 238
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