George Washington High School

Summary:

George Washington High School is a public high school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 753 students, and is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district.

George Washington High School stands out from nearby schools like Ben Davis University High School and Herron High School in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 41.97% African American and 41.83% Hispanic students, compared to the surrounding schools. Academically, George Washington High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with only 16.42% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, far below the district average of 20.94%. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, at just 53.7%, and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 61.9%, much higher than nearby schools.

These challenges at George Washington High School are likely linked to the high percentage of students from low-income families, with 68.26% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the root causes of the school's poor performance, such as chronic absenteeism and lack of resources, will require targeted interventions and a focus on equitable resource allocation across the Indianapolis Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2215 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222

(317) 693-5555

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,186

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 753

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.0%

Hispanic:

41.8%

White:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George Washington High School ranks worse than 91.6% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.52. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of George Washington High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details George Washington High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (42%), Hispanic (41.8%), White (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington High School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare George Washington High School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington High School is $16,186. 2 high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George Washington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington High School 395^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See George Washington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Indianapolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Public Schools 290^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for George Washington High School

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Rank History for all students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	0.81	340^th	349	2.6%
2006	0.72	342^nd	349	2.0%
2007	0.77	347^th	354	2.0%
2008	1.19	349^th	360	3.1%
2009	1.08	353^rd	364	3.0%
2010	9.22	343^rd	362	5.2%
2011	14.95	329^th	364	9.6%
2012	10.78	351^st	373	5.9%
2013	15.53	321^st	353	9.1%
2014	4.80	358^th	379	5.5%
2015	3.69	388^th	400	3.0%
2016	3.92	375^th	394	4.8%
2017	1.31	374^th	380	1.6%
2018	2.80	375^th	385	2.6%
2019	4.61	371^st	389	4.6%
2021	7.44	371^st	388	4.4%
2022	3.38	399^th	409	2.4%
2023	5.84	385^th	398	3.3%
2024	8.52	395^th	431	8.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.41	59^th	74	20.3%
2024	25.71	81^st	94	13.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.83	284^th	285	0.4%
2024	48.96	120^th	289	58.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.52	361^st	379	4.7%
2024	7.94	362^nd	377	4.0%

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Rank History for Female students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.78	380^th	388	2.1%
2024	9.01	364^th	392	7.1%

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Rank History for Male students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.09	366^th	383	4.4%
2024	5.87	381^st	392	2.8%

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Rank History for African American students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	16.95	109^th	125	12.8%
2023	20.97	108^th	125	13.6%
2024	20.55	123^rd	132	6.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	5.79	164^th	164	0.0%
2023	8.65	165^th	166	0.6%
2024	9.32	179^th	184	2.7%

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Rank History for White students at George Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	1.50	376^th	378	0.5%
2023	4.21	362^nd	375	3.5%
2024	32.83	270^th	381	29.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George Washington High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	424	167	2	78	1	n/a	n/a	0	672
2002	491	253	1	140	2	n/a	n/a	0	887
2003	491	253	1	140	2	n/a	n/a	0	887
2004	522	270	1	194	2	n/a	n/a	0	989
2005	572	247	1	223	2	n/a	n/a	0	1045
2006	607	277	2	278	4	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2007	419	249	2	205	1	n/a	n/a	16	892
2008	382	240	1	212	3	n/a	n/a	20	858
2009	358	206	3	253	0	n/a	n/a	32	852
2010	323	178	1	232	3	n/a	n/a	26	763
2011	314	140	3	214	3	0	26	0	700
2013	196	150	2	169	2	0	19	0	538
2014	152	210	1	186	2	0	24	0	575
2015	264	331	3	202	0	0	48	0	848
2016	145	177	2	164	0	0	25	0	513
2017	125	154	1	161	0	0	22	0	463
2018	115	133	0	169	0	0	27	0	444
2019	131	339	0	218	1	0	33	0	722
2020	96	378	2	377	1	0	29	0	883
2021	103	417	2	246	2	0	28	0	798
2022	104	382	6	384	1	0	33	0	910
2023	84	316	4	315	3	0	31	0	753

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George Washington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	672	45.4	14.8	89.1
2002	887	61.6	14.4	85.7
2003	887	61.6	14.4	85.7
2004	989	70.0	14.1	82.1
2005	1045	78.0	13.4	82.5
2006	1168	77.0	15.2	81.8
2007	892	n/a	n/a	72.4
2008	858	47.0	18.3	75.3
2009	852	60.8	14.0	92.6
2010	763	57.6	13.2	79.5
2011	700	44.5	15.7	76.4
2013	538	68.0	7.9	76.4
2014	575	56.0	10.2	73.2
2015	848	52.0	16.3	49.8
2016	513	48.0	10.6	71.9
2017	463	71.5	6.4	62.9
2018	444	90.1	4.9	73.4
2019	722	68.5	10.5	58.3
2020	883	92.2	9.5	56.5
2021	798	92.8	8.5	65.8
2022	910	59.0	15.4	59.8
2023	753	57.0	13.2	68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George Washington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	672	45.4	14.8	89.1
2002	887	61.6	14.4	85.7
2003	887	61.6	14.4	85.7
2004	989	70.0	14.1	82.1
2005	1045	78.0	13.4	82.5
2006	1168	77.0	15.2	81.8
2007	892	n/a	n/a	72.4
2008	858	47.0	18.3	75.3
2009	852	60.8	14.0	92.6
2010	763	57.6	13.2	79.5
2011	700	44.5	15.7	76.4
2013	538	68.0	7.9	76.4
2014	575	56.0	10.2	73.2
2015	848	52.0	16.3	49.8
2016	513	48.0	10.6	71.9
2017	463	71.5	6.4	62.9
2018	444	90.1	4.9	73.4
2019	722	68.5	10.5	58.3
2020	883	92.2	9.5	56.5
2021	798	92.8	8.5	65.8
2022	910	59.0	15.4	59.8
2023	753	57.0	13.2	68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,262 (8.7%)	$13,316 (91.3%)	$14,578
2020	$1,308 (9.8%)	$12,099 (90.2%)	$13,407
2021	$1,392 (8.2%)	$15,517 (91.8%)	$16,909
2022	$1,840 (11.4%)	$14,346 (88.6%)	$16,186

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 371^st of 389 High schools	Ranks 385^th of 398 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (George Washington High School)	0.9	0.9	0%
End of Course Biology (Indianapolis Public Schools)	9.4	4.5	4.9%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	722	753	4.3%
African American	339	316	6.8%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	218	315	44.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	131	84	35.9%
Two or More Races	33	31	6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.3%	68.3%	10%

Schools Near George Washington High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2215 W Washington St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5555	753	57	13.2	68.3%	84 (11.2%)	316 (42.0%)	315 (41.8%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.1%)	8.5	395^th of 431 public high schools	8.4%		5.8	385^th of 398 public high schools	3.3%	10	16.4	4.5	3.5	$16,186	$1,840	$14,346
Excel Center For Adult Learners	Public, Charter	9-12	1635 W Michigan St	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Excel Center for Adult Learners	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-3910	1,219	66	18.4	63.7%	191 (15.7%)	674 (55.3%)	239 (19.6%)	15 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	93 (7.6%)	8	399^th of 431 public high schools	7.4%		2.8	395^th of 398 public high schools	0.8%	4	18.2	0.0		$4,280	$186	$4,094
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1635 W Michigan St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Metropolitan High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 524-4638	208	26	8.0	64.9%	35 (16.8%)	121 (58.2%)	37 (17.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	6.9	407^th of 431 public high schools	5.6%		6	384^th of 398 public high schools	3.5%	23	12.1	1.7	5.0	$13,199	$3,247	$9,952
Dept of Correction Adult Schools	Public	7-12	302 W Washington St	Indianapolis	46204	Marion County	Indiana Department of Correction	No	No	No	No	(317) 233-3111	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crispus Attucks High School	Public	9-12	1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-2800	1,188	58	20.4	76.8%	37 (3.1%)	690 (58.1%)	411 (34.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.8%)	8.1	397^th of 431 public high schools	7.9%		6.3	382^nd of 398 public high schools	4.0%	15	16.3	3.6	7.7	$15,060	$1,853	$13,207
Herron High School	Public, Charter	9-12	110 E 16th St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Herron Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 231-0010	995	87	11.4	43.6%	513 (51.6%)	230 (23.1%)	160 (16.1%)	19 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (7.1%)	90.5	15^th of 431 public high schools	96.5%		94.8	9^th of 398 public high schools	97.7%	6	78.5	40.2	63.9	$9,571	$1,218	$8,353
Herron-Riverside High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3010 N. White River Parkway Ea	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	Herron-Riverside High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 231-0010	409	59	6.9	66.5%	63 (15.4%)	198 (48.4%)	118 (28.9%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.6%)	49.6	202^nd of 431 public high schools	53.1%		57.8	138^th of 398 public high schools	65.3%	64	52.3	23.9	16.9	$13,379	$2,333	$11,046
BELIEVE Circle City High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2540 North Capitol Ave	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	BELIEVE Circle City High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 296-1954	213	19	11.2	96.7%	7 (3.3%)	110 (51.6%)	87 (40.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	29.8	307^th of 431 public high schools	28.8%					(n/a)	33.9	16.9	21.3	$19,212	$3,209	$16,002
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2405 Madison Ave	Indianapolis	46225	Marion County	Christel House Academy South	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 226-2200	317	30	10.5	77.9%	84 (26.5%)	40 (12.6%)	173 (54.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	25.9	320^th of 431 public high schools	25.8%		20.3	326^th of 398 public high schools	18.1%	6	36.0	11.0	26.1	$14,435	$5,246	$9,189
Arsenal Technical High School	Public	9-12	1500 E Michigan St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5300	2,366	137	17.3	73.8%	179 (7.6%)	847 (35.8%)	1,255 (53.0%)	15 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	67 (2.8%)	8.6	394^th of 431 public high schools	8.6%		7.2	374^th of 398 public high schools	6.0%	20	16.8	3.7	4.8	$17,310	$2,069	$15,242

Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington High School

What schools feed into George Washington High School?

George Washington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anna Brochhausen School 88
Elementary : Arlington Woods School 99
Elementary : Brookside School 54
Elementary : Carl Wilde School 79
Elementary : Center For Inquiry School 2
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 27
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 70
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 84
Elementary : Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105
Elementary : Christian Park School 82
Elementary : Clarence Farrington School 61
Elementary : Cold Spring School
Elementary : Daniel Webster School 46
Elementary : Edison School of the Arts 47
Elementary : Eleanor Skillen School 34
Elementary : Ernie Pyle School 90
Elementary : Frederick Douglass School 19
Elementary : George W Julian School 57
Elementary : George Washington Carver School 87
Elementary : IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55
Elementary : IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60
Elementary : James A Garfield School 31
Elementary : James Russell Lowell School 51
Elementary : James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Elementary : Jonathan Jennings School 109
Elementary : Lew Wallace School 107
Elementary : Matchbook Learning
Elementary : Meredith Nicholson School 96
Elementary : PLA at George H Fisher School 93
Elementary : Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
Elementary : Robert Lee Frost School 106
Elementary : Rousseau McClellan School 91
Elementary : Theodore Potter School 74
Elementary : Thomas D Gregg School 15
Elementary : William McKinley School 39
Elementary : William Penn School 49
Middle : Arlington Community Middle School
Middle : H L Harshman Middle School
Middle : HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl
Middle : Northwest Community Middle School

Is George Washington High School a good school?

George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Indiana high schools.

What is the racial makeup of George Washington High School?

Students at George Washington High School are 42% African American, 42% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend George Washington High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 753 students attended George Washington High School.

What district is George Washington High School in?

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