George Washington High School is a public secondary school located at 298 Washington Drive in Mangilao, in the United States territory of Guam. The school, a part of the Guam Department of Education, opened in 1965 and serves grades 9 through 12.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Motto
Home of the Mighty Gecko Warriors
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)11%
22%
Hispanic
(21-22)1%
n/a
Black
(21-22)n/a
n/a
White
(21-22)n/a
1%
Hawaiian
(21-22)86%
73%
Two or more races
(21-22)2%
4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
74%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
26%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George Washington High School often compared to?
George Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
1,550 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of George Washington High School students are Hawaiian, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does George Washington High School offer ?
George Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George Washington High School part of?
George Washington High School is part of Guam Department Of Education School District.
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