WASHINGTON GEORGE HIGH SCHOOL

Washington George HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,257 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, Washington George HS 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.

Based on the location provided, it appears there may be a slight error in the name or address. **Washington George High School** does not exist as an accredited public or private high school in Philadelphia.

The address provided, **10175 Bustleton Avenue**, is located in the Somerton neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. This specific address is historically associated with the **George Washington High School**, which is a large, well-known public high school within the School District of Philadelphia.

Here is a summary of **George Washington High School**:

George Washington High School is a large, comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. Known for its diverse student body and expansive campus, the school offers a traditional academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs, including competitive sports teams, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. It serves as a central educational hub for the local community, emphasizing college and career readiness for its students.

The school is well-recognized for its large facility and its role in the Philadelphia public school system as a neighborhood anchor. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on providing students with a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective options designed to prepare them for post-secondary education or the workforce. It remains one of the largest high schools in the city in terms of enrollment and campus footprint.

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*Note: If you were referring to a different, specialized, or private institution that uses a variation of that name, please double-check the spelling or the institution's official website, as there is no record of a "Washington George" high school at that location.*

For more information, contact Washington George HS at (215) 961-2001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.