Serving 281 students in grades 7-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George Washington High's attendance zone covers the entire Ogden, UT school district, encompassing approximately 27.1 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a typical 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 281 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George Washington High School often compared to?
George Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Two Rivers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington High School?
The graduation rate of George Washington High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
281 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of George Washington High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does George Washington High School offer ?
George Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is George Washington High School part of?
George Washington High School is part of Ogden City School District.
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