- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180477001446
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #23 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High School ranks #23 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-129 students YoY
George Washington High School shrank from 753 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-129 students YoY 180477001446 · Indianapolis, IN High · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 12.8:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
George Washington High School shrank from 753 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
George Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- This school 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- Edison School 617
Edison School of the Arts 47
617 students
What this shows George Washington High School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington High School compares
George Washington High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.1%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 419 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 13.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, George Washington High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison School of the Arts 47 | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
3,682 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Central High School
Standard public school
3,438 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
Standard public school
3,315 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pike High School
Standard public school
3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
Standard public school
2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington High School
How many students attend George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has 729 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), down 129.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington High School?
68.1% of students at George Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington High School is African American at 43.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High School ranks #23 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides George Washington High School, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.