| George Washington High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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10175 Bustleton Avenue , 19116 | |
| Coordinates | 40°06′22″N 75°01′35″W / 40.105982°N 75.02652°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 1962 |
| School district | The School District of Philadelphia |
| NCES District ID | 4218990[1] |
| CEEB code | 393323 |
| NCES School ID | 421899006527[2] |
| Principal | Susan Thompson |
| Staff | 111.00 (FTE)[3] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,707 (2022-23)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.38[3] |
| Education system | Secondary school |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Rival | Northeast High School |
| Website | link |
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George Washington High School is a public high school in the Somerton section[4] of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, near Bustleton.[5] The school serves Northeast Philadelphia, including Somerton, Bustleton, and Fox Chase.[6] Named after the first president of the United States, George Washington, it is located on Bustleton Ave. Washington had an enrollment of 1,875 in 2012.
The school currently[when?] has four programs:
- Business and Finance[7]: 5
- Culinary arts (including baking, hospitality administration and management, and travel and tourism)[7]: 6
- International Baccalaureate Program[7]: 4
- Creative and Performing Arts[7]: 7
The school also maintains three career and technology education (CTE) programs:[7]: 43
- Business Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Sports Marketing and Management
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Philadelphia City Sd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Washington George HS (421899006527)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Washington George HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Henry, David. "Students, parents share safety concerns at George Washington High School ." WPVI-TV. Friday, November 13, 2015. Retrieved on December 1, 2015.
- ^ Cusick, Frederick. "School's Racial Tension Confronted At George Washington High, 200 Gathered To Talk About Two Fights. Black Students Were Charged. Whites Were Not." Philadelphia Inquirer. January 19, 2001. Retrieved on December 1, 2015.
- ^ "George Washington High School Geographic Boundaries Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine." School District of Philadelphia. Retrieved on December 11, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "A Directory of High Schools for 2012 Admissions" (PDF). School District of Philadelphia. Retrieved 28 July 2012.[permanent dead link]