Enrollment
1,145
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 540060000397
George Washington High School — Charleston, WV
Federal NCES profile for George Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George Washington High School reports 1,145 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 85% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 60% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 13 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 286 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kanawha County Schools spends $17,075 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.8% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 25.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 85% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
— 85% above state mean
Top 100% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,075
per pupil, district-wide
— above West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 286 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,145 Top 98% in West Virginia — larger than 2% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 25.4:1 +85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540060000397
Student demographics
White 81.8%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 286:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 125
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kanawha County Schools, which includes George Washington High School.
$17,075
Per student
+5%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington High School
How many students attend George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in CHARLESTON, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School is 25.4:1, which is 85% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington High School is White at 81.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHARLESTON, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.