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Washington (George) High

Summary:

Washington (George) High is a public high school in San Francisco, California, serving 2,036 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing institution consistently ranks among the top 10% of California high schools, delivering excellent academic outcomes for its diverse student population.

Washington (George) High's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. The school ranks 167 out of 2,323 California high schools and receives a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students consistently outperform their peers in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California on standardized tests, including Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST). The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 90.8% to 92.9%, and its dropout rate is relatively low, between 3.8% and 7.1%. Washington (George) High's strong performance extends to diverse student subgroups, including female, male, African American, and English Language Learner students, as well as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds and experiencing homelessness.

When compared to nearby schools, Washington (George) High stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Lowell High, another top-performing school in the San Francisco Unified School District, has similar academic outcomes, but Washington (George) High outperforms it in terms of graduation and dropout rates. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been increasing over the years, from 13.7% in 2017-2018 to 18.7% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school may want to address to ensure all students can fully benefit from the educational resources and support available.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 32nd Ave.
       San Francisco, CA  94121-2733

(415) 750-8400

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
167th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,103 Help


Feeder schools for Washington (George) High:

Elementary:    Alamo Elementary
    Alvarado Elementary
    Argonne Elementary
    Bryant Elementary
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Middle:    Aptos Middle
    Brown Junior (Willie L) Middle
    Denman (James) Middle
    Everett Middle
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Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  2,008

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
53.8%
Hispanic:
18.4%
White:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Compare Details Washington (George) High ranks better than 92.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 16 ranked high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washington (George) High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Washington (George) High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (53.8%), Hispanic (18.4%), White (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington (George) High is 21.1. 14 high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington (George) High is $6,103, which is the highest among 17 high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington (George) High:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington (George) High 167th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Washington (George) High in the ranking list.)

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San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington (George) High

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Rank History for all students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.71 344th 1653 79.2%
2005 68.72 271st 1901 85.7%
2006 62.01 427th 1968 78.3%
2007 60.13 451st 2063 78.1%
2008 66.27 334th 2117 84.2%
2009 68.29 282nd 2238 87.4%
2010 61.11 488th 2281 78.6%
2011 56.99 618th 2367 73.9%
2012 61.11 509th 2354 78.4%
2013 49.92 795th 2426 67.2%
2015 80.33 360th 1994 81.9%
2016 83.22 323rd 2039 84.2%
2017 87.05 262nd 2021 87.0%
2018 88.83 232nd 2017 88.5%
2019 76.47 430th 2133 79.8%
2022 86.72 252nd 2123 88.1%
2023 91.98 139th 2348 94.1%
2024 89.78 167th 2323 92.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.79 115th 422 72.7%
2022 57.06 222nd 515 56.9%
2023 78.11 119th 786 84.9%
2024 65.62 213th 804 73.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.83 52nd 938 94.5%
2019 64.85 148th 941 84.3%
2022 83.29 50th 1044 95.2%
2023 68.31 81st 1323 93.9%
2024 68.85 97th 1350 92.8%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.52 75th 1547 95.2%
2024 87.65 60th 1534 96.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.32 115th 1862 93.8%
2019 77.26 341st 1937 82.4%
2022 91.38 130th 1943 93.3%
2023 95.60 82nd 2247 96.4%
2024 93.30 87th 2235 96.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.38 19th 290 93.4%
2024 93.67 20th 451 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.08 217th 1760 87.7%
2019 81.42 297th 1833 83.8%
2022 81.00 305th 1858 83.6%
2023 91.60 124th 2118 94.1%
2024 88.49 170th 2098 91.9%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.48 81st 1052 92.3%
2019 70.84 203rd 1117 81.8%
2022 87.28 94th 1161 91.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.15 224th 1834 87.8%
2019 66.79 545th 1880 71.0%
2022 88.67 201st 1916 89.5%
2023 91.01 151st 2207 93.2%
2024 88.91 169th 2172 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.57 275th 581 52.7%
2019 36.65 412th 582 29.2%
2022 48.05 329th 581 43.4%
2023 62.57 304th 731 58.4%
2024 58.11 332nd 712 53.4%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.86 99th 582 83.0%
2019 62.33 171st 592 71.1%
2022 68.10 124th 522 76.2%
2023 65.84 186th 720 74.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.84 1208th 1742 30.7%
2019 32.98 1222nd 1814 32.6%
2022 54.15 740th 1861 60.2%
2023 59.07 616th 2142 71.2%
2024 76.34 294th 2125 86.2%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Washington (George) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.16 83rd 1173 92.9%
2019 65.71 408th 1222 66.6%
2022 63.60 412th 1204 65.8%
2023 85.22 118th 1434 91.8%
2024 74.28 237th 1406 83.1%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Washington (George) High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 585 316 1810 78 12 n/a n/a 0 2801
1989 532 294 1719 103 12 n/a n/a 0 2660
1990 530 304 1779 129 16 n/a n/a 0 2758
1991 496 347 1801 145 12 n/a n/a 0 2801
1992 468 364 1770 159 6 n/a n/a 0 2767
1993 446 347 1774 165 6 n/a n/a 0 2738
1994 447 327 1795 167 9 n/a n/a 0 2745
1995 422 305 1826 148 4 n/a n/a 0 2705
1996 422 305 1826 148 4 n/a n/a 0 2705
1997 447 257 1711 111 6 n/a n/a 0 2532
1998 476 277 1647 135 7 n/a n/a 0 2542
1999 471 229 1636 109 10 n/a n/a 0 2455
2000 451 209 1620 101 11 n/a n/a 0 2392
2001 397 189 1588 113 9 n/a n/a 8 2304
2002 320 182 1740 126 4 n/a n/a 18 2390
2003 320 182 1740 126 4 n/a n/a 18 2390
2004 283 150 1708 141 3 n/a n/a 17 2302
2005 227 148 1717 179 5 n/a n/a 35 2311
2006 179 161 1702 212 6 n/a n/a 36 2296
2007 213 160 1518 207 5 n/a n/a 203 2306
2008 224 174 1668 256 3 n/a n/a 0 2325
2009 221 147 1745 233 4 14 34 0 2398
2010 192 140 1611 238 3 11 88 0 2283
2011 162 118 1677 251 3 5 89 0 2305
2012 160 109 1520 241 6 4 89 0 2129
2013 149 111 1324 247 10 9 96 0 1946
2014 165 105 1367 260 9 12 80 0 1998
2015 152 86 1377 274 9 14 89 0 2001
2016 172 84 1370 307 10 17 94 0 2054
2017 164 77 1296 353 6 11 103 0 2010
2018 180 80 1259 357 5 12 109 0 2002
2019 190 89 1214 356 4 7 135 0 1995
2020 218 99 1248 343 6 7 150 0 2071
2021 229 96 1257 310 6 8 163 0 2069
2022 228 87 1242 321 5 4 181 0 2068
2023 231 83 1180 345 5 7 184 1 2036
2024 260 87 1080 370 3 11 195 2 2008

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington (George) High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2801 121.5 23.0 n/a
1989 2660 122.5 21.7 n/a
1990 2758 114.6 24.0 n/a
1991 2801 122.5 22.8 n/a
1992 2767 124.5 22.2 25.2
1993 2738 116.7 23.5 25.5
1994 2745 120.8 22.7 24.8
1995 2705 117.7 23.0 39.4
1996 2705 117.7 23.0 39.4
1997 2532 120.9 20.9 30.5
1998 2542 122.6 20.7 45.8
1999 2455 105.0 23.4 32.5
2000 2392 107.8 22.2 33.4
2001 2304 111.4 20.7 30.6
2002 2390 124.5 19.2 38.7
2003 2390 124.5 19.2 38.7
2004 2302 105.4 21.8 37
2005 2311 106.5 21.7 34.5
2006 2296 109.2 21.0 0
2007 2306 112.2 20.6 49.9
2008 2325 117.4 19.8 44
2009 2398 114.9 19.3 44.8
2010 2283 112.6 20.2 51.5
2011 2305 n/a n/a 56.3
2012 2129 105.3 20.2 62.1
2013 1946 98.6 19.7 56.1
2014 1998 97.2 20.5 59.2
2015 2001 99.0 20.2 66.3
2016 2054 99.0 20.7 62.2
2017 2010 95.8 20.9 59.6
2018 2002 93.2 21.4 54.3
2019 1995 85.9 23.2 49.3
2020 2071 n/a n/a 45
2021 2069 82.4 25.1 45.7
2022 2068 89.4 23.1 45.6
2023 2036 86.8 23.4 47.2
2024 2008 94.7 21.1 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington (George) High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2801 121.5 23.0 n/a
1989 2660 122.5 21.7 n/a
1990 2758 114.6 24.0 n/a
1991 2801 122.5 22.8 n/a
1992 2767 124.5 22.2 25.2
1993 2738 116.7 23.5 25.5
1994 2745 120.8 22.7 24.8
1995 2705 117.7 23.0 39.4
1996 2705 117.7 23.0 39.4
1997 2532 120.9 20.9 30.5
1998 2542 122.6 20.7 45.8
1999 2455 105.0 23.4 32.5
2000 2392 107.8 22.2 33.4
2001 2304 111.4 20.7 30.6
2002 2390 124.5 19.2 38.7
2003 2390 124.5 19.2 38.7
2004 2302 105.4 21.8 37
2005 2311 106.5 21.7 34.5
2006 2296 109.2 21.0 0
2007 2306 112.2 20.6 49.9
2008 2325 117.4 19.8 44
2009 2398 114.9 19.3 44.8
2010 2283 112.6 20.2 51.5
2011 2305 n/a n/a 56.3
2012 2129 105.3 20.2 62.1
2013 1946 98.6 19.7 56.1
2014 1998 97.2 20.5 59.2
2015 2001 99.0 20.2 66.3
2016 2054 99.0 20.7 62.2
2017 2010 95.8 20.9 59.6
2018 2002 93.2 21.4 54.3
2019 1995 85.9 23.2 49.3
2020 2071 n/a n/a 45
2021 2069 82.4 25.1 45.7
2022 2068 89.4 23.1 45.6
2023 2036 86.8 23.4 47.2
2024 2008 94.7 21.1 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington (George) High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,103

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington (George) High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 430th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 139th of 2348 High schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington (George) High)65.475.2
 9.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)63.164.5
 1.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Washington (George) High)55.258
 2.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)48.645
 3.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Washington (George) High)36.554.6
 18%
   11th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)39.247
 7.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Washington (George) High)24.236.8
 12.5%
   12th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)13.440.3
 26.9%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students19952036
 2.1%
African American8983
 6.7%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian12141180
 2.8%
Hispanic356345
 3.1%
Pacific Islander77
White190231
 21.6%
Two or More Races135184
 36.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%47.2%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington (George) High

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,008 students attended Washington (George) High.

Students at Washington (George) High are 54% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 13% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Yes. Washington (George) High ranks in the top 7.2% of California high schools.

Washington (George) High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alamo Elementary
Elementary : Alvarado Elementary
Elementary : Argonne Elementary
Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Carver (George Washington) Elementary
Elementary : Chavez (Cesar) Elementary
Elementary : Chin (John Yehall) Elementary
Elementary : Clarendon Alternative Elementary
Elementary : Cleveland Elementary
Elementary : Cobb (William L.) Elementary
Elementary : Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
Elementary : El Dorado Elementary
Elementary : Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary
Elementary : Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary
Elementary : Garfield Elementary
Elementary : Glen Park Elementary
Elementary : Grattan Elementary
Elementary : Guadalupe Elementary
Elementary : Harte (Bret) Elementary
Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Key (Francis Scott) Elementary
Elementary : King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
Elementary : Lafayette Elementary
Elementary : Lakeshore Alternative Elementary
Elementary : Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Malcolm X Academy
Elementary : McCoppin (Frank) Elementary
Elementary : McKinley Elementary
Elementary : Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary
Elementary : Miraloma Elementary
Elementary : Monroe Elementary
Elementary : Moscone (George R.) Elementary
Elementary : Muir (John) Elementary
Elementary : New Traditions Elementary
Elementary : Ortega (Jose) Elementary
Elementary : Parker (Jean) Elementary
Elementary : Parks (Rosa) Elementary
Elementary : Peabody (George) Elementary
Elementary : Redding Elementary
Elementary : Sanchez Elementary
Elementary : Serra (Junipero) Elementary
Elementary : Sheridan Elementary
Elementary : Sherman Elementary
Elementary : Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
Elementary : Spring Valley Elementary
Elementary : Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary
Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Elementary
Elementary : Sutro Elementary
Elementary : Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary
Elementary : Tenderloin Community
Elementary : Ulloa Elementary
Elementary : Visitacion Valley Elementary
Elementary : Webster (Daniel) Elementary
Elementary : West Portal Elementary
Elementary : Yick Wo Elementary
Middle : Aptos Middle
Middle : Brown Junior (Willie L) Middle
Middle : Denman (James) Middle
Middle : Everett Middle
Middle : Francisco Middle
Middle : Giannini (A.P.) Middle
Middle : Hoover (Herbert) Middle
Middle : King Junior (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
Middle : Lick (James) Middle
Middle : Marina Middle
Middle : Presidio Middle
Middle : Roosevelt Middle
Middle : Visitacion Valley Middle


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