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George Washington High School

2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 1,291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,291 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<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 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1064 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
64%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
70%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in George Washington High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George Washington High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Washington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Washington High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
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 Iowa 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 Iowa.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of George Washington High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA 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 #1064 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are George Washington High School often compared to?
George Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington High School?
The graduation rate of George Washington High School is 84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
1,291 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of George Washington High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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