George Washington High School
George Washington High School serves 1,130 students in grades 9-12.
George Washington High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (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 declined by 5% 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 5% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #30 out of 644 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 7% | 4% |
| White | 84% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 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 | 17% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston John Adams Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 751 students10
0.4 miles
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652 0.4 6-8 751 - Charleston Overbrook Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 393 students10
0.6 miles
218 Overbrook Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179 0.6 PK-5 393 - Charleston Holz Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 263 students10
0.9 miles
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906 0.9 PK-5 263 - Charleston Kenna Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 178 students10
1.7 miles
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104 1.7 PK-5 178 - South Charleston Weberwood Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 238 students10
1.7 miles
732 Gordon Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924 1.7 PK-5 238
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