George Washington High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

gwhs.dpsk12.org

1,326 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Washington High School (GW) is a prominent, comprehensive high school located in the Washington Virginia Vale neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, it is known for serving a diverse student body and maintaining a long-standing reputation for academic rigor and strong school spirit. The school offers a wide array of educational programming, including a robust International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which provides students with advanced college-preparatory coursework and opportunities for global engagement.

Beyond academics, George Washington is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular landscape, featuring a competitive athletics program, numerous student-led clubs, and a strong emphasis on the arts. The school’s location on South Monaco Parkway serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, and it is frequently recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through four-year universities, trade programs, or the workforce.

1,326

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	547
Black	298
Asian	36
Two or More	89
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
547 (41.7%)
White
323 (24.6%)
Black
298 (22.7%)
Two or More
89 (6.8%)
Asian
36 (2.7%)
American Indian
14 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-8600
Website:	http://gwhs.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	669
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 9 459

Grade 10 286

Grade 11 296

Grade 12 285