George Washington High School vs. Ben Davis High School
Should I attend George Washington High School or Ben Davis 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
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ben Davis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 910 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 3,278 students in grades 10-12, Ben Davis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
910 students
3,278 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
183 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1206 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
297
-
Grade 10 Students
241
1182
Grade 11 Students
180
1061
Grade 12 Students
188
1035
Ungraded Students
4
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
42%
32%
% Black
42%
40%
% White
11%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
