George Washington High School

1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314

gwhs.kana.k12.wv.us/

1,145 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Washington High School (GWHS), located in the South Hills area of Charleston, West Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Kanawha County school district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, various honors programs, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics—often referred to as the "Patriots"—to robust performing arts and academic honor societies.

Beyond its academic reputation, George Washington High School is characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus on Tennis Club Road serves as a hub for the local South Hills neighborhood, fostering deep ties between the faculty, students, and local families. By balancing high-achieving educational standards with a diverse selection of student clubs and sports, GWHS focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success at major universities and professional pursuits.

1,145

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	937
Hispanic	18
Black	69
Asian	58
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

White
937 (81.8%)
Black
69 (6.0%)
Two or More
61 (5.3%)
Asian
58 (5.1%)
Hispanic
18 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Kanawha County Schools
Phone:	(304)348-7729
Website:	http://gwhs.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 271

Grade 10 273

Grade 11 286

Grade 12 315