George Washington High School

2205 Forest DR SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

www.crschools.us

1,182 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Washington High School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a prominent secondary institution within the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and personal development. The campus serves as a hub for the local community, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

The school places a strong focus on preparing its students for the future by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Cedar Rapids district, George Washington High School promotes a culture of engagement and school spirit, often referred to by the community as the "Warrior" tradition. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student growth, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of leaders in the Cedar Rapids area.

1,182

Total Students

77.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	636
Hispanic	100
Black	294
Asian	16
Two or More	122
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
636 (54.2%)
Black
294 (25.1%)
Two or More
122 (10.4%)
Hispanic
100 (8.5%)
Asian
16 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2161
Website:	http://www.crschools.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 290

Grade 10 315

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 289