Washington (George) High School serves 2,069 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,069 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington (George) High School's student population of 2,069 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,069 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington (George) High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
61%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
11%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington (George) High School?
The graduation rate of Washington (George) High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Washington (George) High School?
2,069 students attend Washington (George) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Washington (George) High School students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington (George) High School?
Washington (George) High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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