- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Francisco, CA
Washington (George) High
Federal NCES profile for Washington (George) High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063441005617
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington (George) High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #13 of 21
- high schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington (George) High has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington (George) High ranks #13 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Washington (George) High held near 2,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.9 → 94.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 063441005617 · San Francisco, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,068 enr · 24:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Washington (George) High held near 2,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.9 → 94.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington (George) High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell High
Lowell High
2,571 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) High
2,074 students
- This school
Washington (George) High
2,068 students
- Galileo High
Galileo High
1,750 students
- Balboa High
Balboa High
1,238 students
- Giannini (a.P.
Giannini (a.P.) Middle
1,183 students
What this shows Washington (George) High reports 2,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington (George) High compares
Washington (George) High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,068 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,068
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 13.4%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Washington (George) High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Francisco Unified reports $22,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington (George) High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Giannini (a.P.) Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington (George) High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,074
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in San Francisco
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff's)
Standard public school
3,447 students 61.6:1 students per teacher
Lowell High
Standard public school
2,571 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) High
Standard public school
2,074 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Galileo High
Standard public school
1,750 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Balboa High
Standard public school
1,238 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
Standard public school
1,047 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,068 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington (George) High
How many students attend Washington (George) High?
Washington (George) High has 2,068 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,036 (2022-23) → 2,008 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington (George) High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington (George) High is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington (George) High?
43.0% of students at Washington (George) High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington (George) High?
The largest demographic group at Washington (George) High is Asian at 51.0% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington (George) High?
Washington (George) High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Washington (George) High rank among high schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington (George) High ranks #13 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in San Francisco Unified?
Besides Washington (George) High, San Francisco Unified also operates Lowell High (2,571 students), Lincoln (Abraham) High (2,074 students), and Galileo High (1,750 students). See the San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.