Enrollment
281
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
George Washington High
Federal NCES profile for George Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490072001265
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #14 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High ranks #14 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+245% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington High
George Washington High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 281 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.6% of students qualify for free meals, 245% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ogden's public schools, it stands alongside North Region Blind (18 students): George Washington High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 2.3:1).
Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students) and Ogden High (1,127 students) alongside George Washington High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington High compares
George Washington High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 245% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 245% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Utah - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
75.1%
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
$11,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 33.8%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, George Washington High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden City District, which includes George Washington High.
$11,358
Per student
+16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 20.5%
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.
How George Washington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ogden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar other schools in Ogden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington High
How many students attend George Washington High?
George Washington High has 281 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High is 20.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 28% higher 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?
96.6% of students at George Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington High?
The largest demographic group at George Washington High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington High?
George Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington High rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High ranks #14 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ogden on the city page.
Is George Washington High a good school?
George Washington High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ogden City District?
Besides George Washington High, Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students), Ogden High (1,127 students), and Mount Ogden Junior High (803 students). See the Ogden City District district page for the complete list.
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