Excellent
#629 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Washington (george) High
High School · San Francisco Unified
600 32nd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121
Enrollment
2,008
Student-Teacher
21.4:1
Score
8.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,008
Student-Teacher
21.4:1
Score
8.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#629 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#26 of 120
public schools
In district
#25 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Equity
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Washington (george) High
High School in San Francisco · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Washington (george) High
Washington (george) High is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Washington (george) High serves approximately 2,008 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Washington (george) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Washington (george) High show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.7 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Washington (george) High is a large school: 2,008 students. Size usually brings more course choices and activities than a smaller school can staff, but kids can also blend into the crowd. Ask how the school keeps students known and supported.
Washington (george) High runs 21.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Washington (george) High — Students at Washington (george) High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Washington (george) High Compares
See how Washington (george) High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
600 32nd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Washington (george) High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Lafayette Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Argonne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Alamo Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kahlon Family Services School San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| San Francisco Pacific Academy San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO PACIFIC ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Presidio Middle San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| ST JOHN OF SAN FRANCISCO ORTHODOX ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Bais Menacham Yeshiva Day School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| BAIS MENACHEM YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Lafayette Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 9.3 |
| My City School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Katherine Delmar Burke School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| MOTHER GOOSE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| KATHERINE DELMAR BURKE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Terra San Francisco School San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| KITTREDGE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Kittredge School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Alamo Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Argonne Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOLHOUSE San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$138,353
Median Home Value
$1,634,600
Median Rent
$2,327/mo
Population
42,987
College Educated
63.9%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
43.7
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| Clovis North High Fresno, CA | 8.7 |
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| John Marshall Senior High Los Angeles, CA | 8.7 |
| King/Drew Medical Magnet High Los Angeles, CA | 8.7 |
| Lowell High San Francisco, CA | 8.7 |
| Marina High Huntington Beach, CA | 8.7 |
Compare Washington (george) High with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareWashington (george) High vs Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic HighSan Francisco, CA Peer score 8.0/10 -0.7 vs Washington (george) High
- CompareWashington (george) High vs Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public SchoolSan Francisco, CA Peer score 8.4/10 -0.3 vs Washington (george) High
- CompareWashington (george) High vs Balboa HighSan Francisco, CA Peer score 8.2/10 -0.5 vs Washington (george) High
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Washington (george) High
What grades does Washington (george) High serve?
Washington (george) High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington (george) High?
Washington (george) High has an enrollment of approximately 2,008 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington (george) High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington (george) High is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington (george) High rank in CA?
Washington (george) High ranks #629 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Washington (george) High's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington (george) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Washington (george) High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington (george) High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Washington (george) High a charter school?
No, Washington (george) High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington (george) High a Title I school?
No, Washington (george) High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington (george) High?
49.5% of students at Washington (george) High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 49.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (415) 750-8400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #25 of 103
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