- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510111000390
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #11 of 16
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
George Washington High held near 1,288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 510111000390 · Danville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,248 enr · 14.7:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood Middle (642 students)
George Washington High held near 1,288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 90.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
George Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
George Washington High
1,248 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle
642 students
- G.L.H. Johnson
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
571 students
- Schoolfield El
Schoolfield Elementary
516 students
- O. Trent Bonne
O. Trent Bonner Middle
501 students
- Edwin a. Gibso 466
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
466 students
What this shows George Washington High reports 1,248 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington High compares
George Washington High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Danville City Public Schools reports $18,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,248 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.