- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
George Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336000352
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #45 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High School ranks #45 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
George Washington High School held near 1,272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080336000352 · Denver, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,326 enr · 20.4:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
George Washington High School held near 1,272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
George Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school
George Washington High School
1,326 students
What this shows George Washington High School reports 1,326 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington High School compares
George Washington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,326
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 24.6%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, George Washington High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington High School
How many students attend George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has 1,326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,270 (2022-23) → 1,272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington High School?
41.0% of students at George Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High School ranks #45 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides George Washington High School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.