Enrollment
1,248
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Danville, VA
George Washington High
Federal NCES profile for George Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510111000390
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #11 of 16
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington High
George Washington High is a high-poverty, large high school in Danville, Virginia, enrolling 1,248 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,248 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #110, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $17,916 per pupil, 22% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 372 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,248 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danville's high schools, it stands alongside Galileo Magnet High (260 students): George Washington High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 13:1).
Danville City Public Schools also operates Westwood Middle (642 students) and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 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 Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,248 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,248
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$17,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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
African American 71.6%
White 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, George Washington High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville City Public Schools, which includes George Washington High.
$17,916
Per student
+22%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 26.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin a. Gibson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Danville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington High
How many students attend George Washington High?
George Washington High has 1,248 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington High?
87.6% of students at George Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington High?
The largest demographic group at George Washington High is African American at 71.6% of enrollment, in Danville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington High?
George Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington High rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington High ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Danville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Danville on the city page.
Is George Washington High a good school?
George Washington High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia 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 Danville City Public Schools?
Besides George Washington High, Danville City Public Schools also operates Westwood Middle (642 students), G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students), and Schoolfield Elementary (516 students). See the Danville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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