George Washington Preparatory High

10860 South Denker Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047

washingtonprephs.lausd.org

738 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Washington Preparatory High School, commonly referred to as "Washington Prep," is a long-standing public secondary school located in the Westmont neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Operating as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school serves a diverse student population and is deeply rooted in the history of its surrounding community. It is well-known for its athletic programs—particularly its storied basketball and football teams—and its active involvement in neighborhood initiatives.

The school offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by various academic pathways and extracurricular activities aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As a community hub, Washington Prep emphasizes the importance of school spirit and local engagement, striving to provide its students with a supportive environment despite the challenges often faced by urban educational institutions. The school’s administration and faculty focus on fostering student achievement and personal growth while navigating the broader goals of the LAUSD framework.

738

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Preparatory High
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	441
Black	254
Asian	2
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
441 (59.8%)
Black
254 (34.4%)
Two or More
30 (4.1%)
White
10 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)418-4000
Website:	http://washingtonprephs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	713
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 166

Grade 10 175

Grade 11 187

Grade 12 210