George Washington Preparatory High School
Tel:
(323)418-4000
- George Washington Preparatory High School serves 958 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
George Washington Preparatory High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George Washington Preparatory High School's student population of 958 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 958 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Washington Preparatory High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Washington Preparatory High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8885 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| Hispanic | 55% | 54% |
| Black | 43% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Washington Preparatory High School is Ellington (duke) High (Continuation School) (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Summit Preparatory Charter (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woodcrest Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Ellington (duke) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 72 students
0.2 miles
1541 W. 110th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323)418-4130 0.2 9-12 72 - Los Angeles Animo South Los Angeles Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 591 students
0.4 miles
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323)779-0544 0.4 9-12 591 - Los Angeles Woodcrest Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 864 students
0.4 miles
1151 W. 109th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323)756-1371 0.4 K-5 864 - Inglewood Century Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 328 students
0.8 miles
10935 S. Spinning Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(323)757-8231 0.8 K-5 328 - Los Angeles Middle College High School Grades: 9-12 | 367 students
0.8 miles
1600 W. Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323)418-4700 0.8 9-12 367
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