- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Washington George Hs
Federal NCES profile for Washington George Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899006527
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington George Hs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #36 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington George Hs has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington George Hs ranks #36 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899006527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+179 students YoY
Washington George Hs grew from 1,707 students in 2022-23 to 1,886 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 111.0 → 122.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+179 students YoY 421899006527 · Philadelphia, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,755 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Washington George Hs grew from 1,707 students in 2022-23 to 1,886 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 111.0 → 122.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington George Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school
Washington George Hs
1,755 students
What this shows Washington George Hs reports 1,755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington George Hs compares
Washington George Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,755
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 259 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.2%
African American 27.7%
Asian 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 28.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Washington George Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington George Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington George Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Academy at Palumbo
Standard public school
1,225 students 23.6:1 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 (~1,755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington George Hs
How many students attend Washington George Hs?
Washington George Hs has 1,755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,707 (2022-23) → 1,886 (2023-24), up 179.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington George Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington George Hs is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington George Hs?
100.0% of students at Washington George Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington George Hs?
The largest demographic group at Washington George Hs is White at 28.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington George Hs?
Washington George Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hs rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington George Hs ranks #36 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Washington George Hs, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.