Washington (George) High

2,036 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Washington High School, located in the Richmond District of San Francisco, is a historic public high school that has served the city’s students since its founding in 1936. Known for its distinct Neo-Classical architecture and its prominent hilltop location, the school has long been a staple of the San Francisco Unified School District. It maintains a diverse student body and offers a wide range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is well-known for its rich history and cultural landmarks, most notably the controversial 1930s-era murals by Victor Arnautoff that adorn the school's hallway walls. These murals have sparked significant national dialogue regarding the representation of historical figures and the intersection of art and education in modern public schools. Today, George Washington High remains a prominent institution in San Francisco, balancing its historical legacy with a commitment to preparing students for college and career readiness in a rapidly evolving academic environment.

2,036

Total Students

86.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington (George) High
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	345
Black	83
Asian	1,180
Two or More	184
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
1,180 (58.0 %)
Hispanic
345 (17.0 %)
White
231 (11.4 %)
Two or More
184 (9.0 %)
Black
83 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)750-8400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,036
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	946
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* 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

Grade 9 504

Grade 10 507

Grade 11 509

Grade 12 516