At a glance
Reported students
1,182
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
George Washington High School: 1,182 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,272
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80.93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about George Washington High School
George Washington High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cedar Rapids. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Cedar Rapids Comm School District. NCES reports 1,182 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.8%) and Black (24.9%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 29 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking George Washington High School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.8%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black24.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
29 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,501 reported students
John F Kennedy High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,648 reported students
Metro High School
High · Grades 09–12
288 reported students
City View High
High · Grades 09–12
100 reported students
Harding Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
710 reported students
Taft Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
593 reported students
Public schools near George Washington High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empowering Excellence Charter School High · Charter · Empowering Excellence Charter Schools | 09–12 | 120 | 0.8 mi |
| Metro High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 288 | 2 mi |
| City View High High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 100 | 2.4 mi |
| Marion High School High · Marion Independent School District | 09–12 | 735 | 2.7 mi |
| John F Kennedy High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,648 | 3.2 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,501 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Washington High School
What grades does George Washington High School serve?
George Washington High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
George Washington High School reported 1,182 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,272 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Washington High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,182 students and 77.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Washington High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Washington High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cedar Rapids Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George Washington High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is George Washington High School in?
George Washington High School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District, based in Cedar Rapids, IA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Washington High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Empowering Excellence Charter School (0.8 mi), Metro High School (2 mi), City View High (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.