At a glance
Reported students
1,755
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
104.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Washington George HS: 1,755 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 1,701
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Washington George HS
Washington George HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 1,755 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 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 (28.2%) and Black (27.7%). English learners represent 25.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. 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 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington George HS
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 104.46 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 5 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
- 25.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White28.2%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black27.7%
- Asian21.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
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
11 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 Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fels Samuel HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,255 reported students
Academy at Palumbo
High · Grades 09–12
1,225 reported students
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
High · Grades 05–12
1,183 reported students
Central HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,329 reported students
Olney HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,168 reported students
Lincoln HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,472 reported students
Public schools near Washington George HS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swenson Arts and Technology High School High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 805 | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Moreland HS High · Lower Moreland Township SD | 09–12 | 879 | 2.1 mi |
| Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 599 | 3.2 mi |
| Northeast HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 3,463 | 4.2 mi |
| Lincoln HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 2,472 | 4.3 mi |
| Bensalem Twp HS High · Bensalem Township SD | 09–12 | 2,151 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington George HS
What grades does Washington George HS serve?
Washington George HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Washington George HS?
Washington George HS reported 1,755 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,701 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington George HS?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 1,755 students and 104.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington George HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington George HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Washington George HS in?
Washington George HS is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington George HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Swenson Arts and Technology High School (1.1 mi), Lower Moreland HS (2.1 mi), Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.