Capital High School vs. George Washington High School
Should I attend Capital High School or George Washington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,163 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 1,192 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,163 students
1,192 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#17 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
76%
Graduation Rate
81%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
366
382
Grade 10 Students
278
274
Grade 11 Students
267
274
Grade 12 Students
252
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
33%
6%
% White
59%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%