- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charleston, WV
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540060000397
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 1,145
- students enrolled
George Washington High School has class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
George Washington High School held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 540060000397 · Charleston, WV High · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 24.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High School (1,057 students)
George Washington High School held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
George Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- Nitro High Sch
Nitro High School
818 students
What this shows George Washington High School reports 1,145 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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 86% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 99% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, George Washington High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nitro High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,195 (2022-23) → 1,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School is 24.4:1, which is 86% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides George Washington High School, Kanawha County Schools also operates Riverside High School (1,057 students), Capital High School (1,051 students), and Saint Albans High School (882 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.