GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 1,239 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (GW) is a prominent, comprehensive high school located in the Washington Virginia Vale neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, it is known for serving a diverse student body and maintaining a long-standing reputation for academic rigor and strong school spirit. The school offers a wide array of educational programming, including a robust International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which provides students with advanced college-preparatory coursework and opportunities for global engagement.
Beyond academics, George Washington is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular landscape, featuring a competitive athletics program, numerous student-led clubs, and a strong emphasis on the arts. The school’s location on South Monaco Parkway serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, and it is frequently recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through four-year universities, trade programs, or the workforce.
For more information, contact GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL at (720) 423-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80224-1228
(720) 423-8600
http://gwhs.dpsk12.org
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DENVER, CO with about 1,239 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,239
- Teachers:
- 69.38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,239 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.3%
- White
- 30.5%
- Black or African American
- 24.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.