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#1540 of 1,823 schools in IN

George Washington High School

High School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN

An Indianapolis Public Schools high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2215 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$23,197
Chronic Absenteeism84.9%

Students at George Washington High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where George Washington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,198

Median home value

$104,300

Median rent

$1,050/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

46.5%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Providence Cristo Rey High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.9private9–120.2 mi191Compare →
Excel Center for Adult LearnersCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–120.7 mi1,285Compare →
Indianapolis Metropolitan High SchCharter · enrollment unverified4.59–120.7 mi251Compare →
Impact Academy 1Enrollment path unverified5.3PK–121.1 mi67Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Indianapolis Public Schools

Schools in district
48
Rank in district
#28 of 47
District spending per student
$23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

George Washington High School is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Washington High School

George Washington High School is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 624 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,540 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Washington High School

What grades does George Washington High School serve?

George Washington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend George Washington High School?

George Washington High School has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Washington High School rank in IN?

George Washington High School ranks #1,540 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is George Washington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

George Washington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 George Washington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is George Washington High School a charter school?

No, George Washington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George Washington High School a Title I school?

No, George Washington High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington High School?

56.7% of students at George Washington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
624
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
84.9%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 46222)
37,608
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
31.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46222; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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