GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in MANGILAO, GU with about 1,630 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 104 teachers, GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 (GWHS), located in Mangilao, Guam, serves as one of the largest and most prominent public secondary institutions on the island. Operating under the Guam Department of Education, the school is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and its long-standing history as a central hub for academic and extracurricular activities for students in the central region of Guam. The school community takes great pride in its identity, often referred to as the "Home of the Geckos," and it maintains a strong emphasis on fostering both school spirit and local island traditions.
Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL provides a diverse range of opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. As a cornerstone of the Mangilao community, the school remains dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Guam’s youth through a combination of rigorous standards and community engagement.
For more information, contact GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL at (671) 734-2911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MANGILAO, GU 96921
(671) 734-2911
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MANGILAO, GU with about 1,630 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Guam
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Guam Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 1,630
- Teachers:
- 104
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 1,630 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 85.5%
- Asian
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- White
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.