George Washington High School
School Overview
George Washington High School is a public school located in Danville, Virginia. It is a school in Danville City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and 68% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,355 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 82 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,355 students are attending George Washington High School. By gender, there are 693 and 662 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
George Washington High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 100 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 40 | 19 | 21 |
| White | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 100 | 48 | 52 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 82 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for George Washington High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 85.4% of teachers are certified. 87.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 82 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 70 | 85.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 12 | 14.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 6.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 339 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,293 Households |
| Population | 39,475 |
| Male | 18,883 |
| Female | 22,187 |
| Child Population | 10,715 |
| Total Housing Units | 22,072 Units |
| Average House Value | $90,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $682 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.50% |
| Average Household Income | $37,203 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.35% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
George Washington High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 53 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 98 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at George Washington High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 53 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 46 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 98 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Danville City Public Schools
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