George Washington High

web.dps.k12.va.us/gwhs/

1,248 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Washington High School, located on Broad Street in Danville, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Danville Public Schools district. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to a four-year university, technical college, or the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the city’s identity, fostering a culture of school spirit centered around its long-standing traditions and competitive athletic programs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, George Washington High provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, fine arts programs, and career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with student engagement initiatives, the school aims to support the holistic development of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding faculty contacts, school calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an official portal through the Danville Public Schools website.

1,248

Total Students

107.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington High
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	141
Black	893
Asian	14
Two or More	47
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
893 (71.6%)
White
147 (11.8%)
Hispanic
141 (11.3%)
Two or More
47 (3.8%)
Asian
14 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
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:	No
District:	Danville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)799-6410
Website:	http://web.dps.k12.va.us/gwhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 390

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 269

Grade 12 240