George Washington Preparatory High

10860 S. Denker Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047

www.washingtonprephs-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

744 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Washington Preparatory High School, commonly referred to as "Washington Prep," is a long-standing public secondary school located in the Westmont neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Operating as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school serves a diverse student population and is deeply rooted in the history of its surrounding community. It is well-known for its athletic programs—particularly its storied basketball and football teams—and its active involvement in neighborhood initiatives.

The school offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by various academic pathways and extracurricular activities aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As a community hub, Washington Prep emphasizes the importance of school spirit and local engagement, striving to provide its students with a supportive environment despite the challenges often faced by urban educational institutions. The school’s administration and faculty focus on fostering student achievement and personal growth while navigating the broader goals of the LAUSD framework.

744

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)418-4000
Website:	http://www.washingtonprephs-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	713
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th