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George Washington High School

701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,309 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in 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 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 1,309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
George Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1356 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
54%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
33%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of George Washington High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
73%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Washington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Washington High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George Washington High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
68%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of George Washington High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington High School's ranking?
George Washington High School is ranked #1356 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are George Washington High School often compared to?
George Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galileo Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington High School?
The graduation rate of George Washington High School is 68%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
1,309 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of George Washington High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington High School offer ?
George Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington High School part of?
George Washington High School is part of Danville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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