Serving 200 students in grades 7-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
53%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
38%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington High School's ranking?
George Washington High School is ranked #578 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are George Washington High School often compared to?
George Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Two Rivers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington High School?
The graduation rate of George Washington High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
200 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of George Washington High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does George Washington High School offer ?
George Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is George Washington High School part of?
George Washington High School is part of Ogden City School District.
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