GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
George Washington High School is a public high school that is part of the Cedar Rapids Comm School District school district, located in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 1,359 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 75 teachers, George Washington High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a prominent secondary institution within the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and personal development. The campus serves as a hub for the local community, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.
The school places a strong focus on preparing its students for the future by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Cedar Rapids district, George Washington High School promotes a culture of engagement and school spirit, often referred to by the community as the "Warrior" tradition. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student growth, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of leaders in the Cedar Rapids area.
For more information, contact George Washington High School at (319) 558-2161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2161
http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 1,359 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cedar Rapids Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 1,359
- Teachers:
- 75.14
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 1,359 students
- White
- 61.1%
- Black or African American
- 22.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.