George Washington High School is a secondary school of Danville, Virginia. It is a member of the Piedmont District, Conference 23 in the 4A classification. The school has approximately 1400 students and 200 staff.
Serving 1,288 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 1,288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
1,288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
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 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
72%
22%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
1,288 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of George Washington High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Primarily virtual).
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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