George Washington High School is a public high school in the Richmond District of San Francisco, California. The campus occupies the highest ground in the neighborhood, south of Geary Boulevard between 30th and 32nd Avenues, with a sweeping view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the athletic fields.
Serving 2,068 students in grades 9-12, Washington (George) High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,068 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington (George) High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.7 miles and the furthest edge located 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington (George) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Washington (George) High School's student population of 2,068 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,068 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
School Motto
The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.
School Rankings
Washington (George) High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington (George) High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
51%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington (George) High School's ranking?
Washington (George) High School is ranked #1212 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Washington (George) High School often compared to?
Washington (George) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln (Abraham) High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington (George) High School?
The graduation rate of Washington (George) High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Washington (George) High School?
2,068 students attend Washington (George) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Washington (George) High School students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington (George) High School?
Washington (George) High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington (George) High School offer ?
Washington (George) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington (George) High School part of?
Washington (George) High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington (George) High School located?
Washington (George) High School is located in the Central Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Central Richmond.
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