George Washington High School

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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
20:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.52
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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
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

Male
50.2%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
41.3%
White
24.4%
Black
22.5%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 450 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 437 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 290 Students
University of Colorado Denver 265 Students
University of Denver 225 Students
University of Northern Colorado 193 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 146 Students
Colorado School of Mines 119 Students
Arizona State University 113 Students
Colorado College 112 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 162 Students
Biology 141 Students
Psychology 108 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Nursing 73 Students
Computer Science 71 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Economics 50 Students
Sociology 45 Students
Engineering 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 422 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/30/2026
The classes, and especially IB and AP classes, are mostly well taught and have prepared me well for college.
3.0 Senior
9/23/2025
Overall I had a good experience and GW. We have a few options for college readiness, such as AP and IB classes. The best part of my experience was probably the diversity of people, it was easy to meet people I clicked with and became friends with. The worst part of my experience was the science and history departments. I had a science teacher who wasn't there most of the year, and two who didn't teach in styles I could understand. In history, the only class we have other than US history and AP US History is IB World, where my teacher focused on select parts of history, such as the French Revolution and Enlightenment, and I don't think I learned anything new during the entire year. I would like to see more difficulty in the classes, even at AP and IB levels.
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.
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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 20:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% 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 3.52, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $627,095. 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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