George Washington High School

As a high-enrollment high school in Charleston, West Virginia, George Washington High School caters to 1,145 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Kanawha County Schools. By comparison, West Virginia's public schools average about 640 students each, so George Washington High School sits 79% larger than that benchmark.

Kanawha County Schools comprises 61 schools with combined enrollment of 23,085 students; George Washington High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, George Washington High School logs that 82% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 6% Black, 5% multiracial, 5% Asian.

On the income-and-resources front, George Washington High School reports 51 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting George Washington High School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Kanawha County put median household income runs about $60,943, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. George Washington High School is one of 70 public schools in Kanawha County (combined enrollment of about 25,173 students).

The closest other public school is Overbrook Elementary School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count stayed largely flat: 1,130 students in 2018 compared to 1,145 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.