- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
George Washington High shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 490072001265 · Ogden, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 20.1:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Lomond High (1,180 students)
George Washington High shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
George Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Lomond Hig
Ben Lomond High
1,180 students
- Ogden High
Ogden High
1,127 students
- Mount Ogden Ju
Mount Ogden Junior High
803 students
- East Ridge Ele
East Ridge Elementary School
714 students
- New Bridge Sch
New Bridge School
665 students
- This school 281
George Washington High
281 students
What this shows George Washington High reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington High compares
George Washington High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,734
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Ogden City District reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,127
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~281 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 38.
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, 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 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.
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.