George Washington High School

George Washington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
655 S Monaco Pky,  Denver, CO
Washington Virginia Vale Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
3.7
3.5
1,262 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
27.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
29.1%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,213:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
32.8%
Hispanic
31.3%
Black
24.6%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 457 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 434 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 301 Students
University of Colorado Denver 280 Students
University of Denver 239 Students
University of Northern Colorado 210 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 157 Students
Colorado School of Mines 122 Students
Colorado College 122 Students
Arizona State University 114 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 168 Students
Biology 131 Students
Psychology 112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Computer Science 73 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Political Science and Government 62 Students
Criminology 46 Students
Economics 46 Students
Engineering 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 450 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/5/2025
I have really enjoyed my time at George Washington High School. I love the speech and debate program, and am currently enrolled in the IB diploma. It is hard work, but I have learned a lot. I do feel like the general DPS teacher retention rate is poor, making all our best teachers leave, but I don't think that is specific to the school itself. Overall, I like the school, but things could be changed.
4.0 Senior
5/2/2025
Overall, my experience at George has been extremely positive. The community is very diverse and strong, and the teachers are extremely supportive. Although the athletics could perform better, I still find the teams to be extremely tight-knit and strong regardless.
3.0 Sophomore
1/15/2025
I was a George Washington High School student and I loved the community there, but one part drawback the happiness of the culture: the safety. The school was founded in 1960, and was originally used as a military based until it was converted, and the age of the school affects the appliances there causing heating issues, as well as plumbing problems. And with such a diverse population there Is bound to be some discrimination to happen. Causing fights and violence
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3.5 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/25/2025
This school does not handle truancy. Instead, they talked me into transferring to an alternative school. Truancy happened again and George Washington said he couldn't come back. DPS gave me no options for schooling. My son was 15. I sent him to live with his noncustodial dad and that blew up in my f...
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5.0 parent
6/8/2021
My daughter attended for four years. She graduated this year and they did a wonderful job through COVID.GW was a great school for my daughter: it has advanced and AP classes as well as the typical Public School option of a "regular" class.While this sometimes leads students to feel as though there a...
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1.0 student
6/2/2018
I got to graduate but didn't have to attend classes or learn much. I did play basketball here but failed out of college.
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5.0 other
3/25/2018
Nice traditional high school, similar to what I had growing up.
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George Washington High School

George Washington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,262 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. George Washington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $589,743. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denver Academy of Torah, Bishop Machebeuf High School, Denver Jewish Day School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near George Washington High School.

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