George Washington High School

2205 Forest DR SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

www.cr.k12.ia.us

1,291 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,291

Total Students

77.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	727
Hispanic	112
Black	267
Asian	23
Two or More	135
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
727 (57.1 %)
Black
267 (21.0 %)
Two or More
135 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
112 (8.8 %)
Asian
23 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-3011
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 356

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 273

Grade 12 329