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:
395th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,186 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.2%
Hispanic:
40.7%
White:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Compare Details George Washington High School ranks worse than 91.6% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at George Washington High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.2%), Hispanic (40.7%), White (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington High School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare George Washington High School employs 53.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington High School is $16,186. 3 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 395th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See George Washington High School in the ranking list.)

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Indianapolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Public Schools 290th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 0.81 340th 349 2.6%
2006 0.72 342nd 349 2.0%
2007 0.77 347th 354 2.0%
2008 1.19 349th 360 3.1%
2009 1.08 353rd 364 3.0%
2010 9.22 343rd 362 5.2%
2011 14.95 329th 364 9.6%
2012 10.78 351st 373 5.9%
2013 15.53 321st 353 9.1%
2014 4.80 358th 379 5.5%
2015 3.69 388th 400 3.0%
2016 3.92 375th 394 4.8%
2017 1.31 374th 380 1.6%
2018 2.80 375th 385 2.6%
2019 4.61 371st 389 4.6%
2021 7.44 371st 388 4.4%
2022 3.38 399th 409 2.4%
2023 5.84 385th 398 3.3%
2024 8.52 395th 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 59th 74 20.3%
2024 25.71 81st 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 284th 285 0.4%
2024 48.96 120th 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 361st 379 4.7%
2024 7.94 362nd 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 380th 388 2.1%
2024 9.01 364th 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 366th 383 4.4%
2024 5.87 381st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.95 109th 125 12.8%
2023 20.97 108th 125 13.6%
2024 20.55 123rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.79 164th 164 0.0%
2023 8.65 165th 166 0.6%
2024 9.32 179th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.50 376th 378 0.5%
2023 4.21 362nd 375 3.5%
2024 32.83 270th 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.

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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
2024 61 276 3 254 3 0 27 0 624

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
2024 624 53.5 11.6 56.7

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
2024 624 53.5 11.6 56.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 371st of 389 High schoolsRanks 385th 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)0.90.9
 0%
   End of Course Biology (Indianapolis Public Schools)9.44.5
 4.9%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students722753
 4.3%
African American339316
 6.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian04
Hispanic218315
 44.5%
Pacific Islander00
White13184
 35.9%
Two or More Races3331
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.3%68.3%
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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

Students at George Washington High School are 44% African American, 41% Hispanic, 10% White, 4% Two or more races.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 624 students attended George Washington High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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