George Washington High School

George Washington High School serves 1,186 students in grades 9-12 in Charleston, West Virginia, establishing itself as one of the state's stronger performing public high schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking 123rd out of 641 West Virginia schools, the school places in the 81st percentile statewide. The school demonstrates particularly strong performance in English Language Arts, with 78% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels.

Mathematics shows more room for growth, with 47% of students meeting proficiency standards. With 52 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22.8 to 1. George Washington High School draws from an economically stable community where the median household income reaches $84,231 and home values average $231,000.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects a well-educated population, with 62% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 6.4%. Located on Tennis Club Road in Charleston, the school sits within a small city setting that combines the resources of an urban environment with the close-knit feel of a smaller community, serving families throughout Kanawha County.

The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School is 22.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.