George Washington High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,414 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Ralph Plagman
- Fax: (319) 398-2016
School District Details
- Cedar Rapids Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,475
- Graduation Rate: 80.1%
- Dropout Rate: 4.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.3
- Enrolled Students: 16,815
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,414
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 88.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 686 (48.5%)
- Females: 728 (51.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 85 (6.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 397 (28.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 482 (34.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 0.6% |
| Black | 295 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 38 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 3.8% |
| White | 1,015 | 71.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 353 | 25.0% |
| 10th Grade | 380 | 26.9% |
| 11th Grade | 338 | 23.9% |
| 12th Grade | 343 | 24.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 37%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:63%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $48,554
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,382 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $52,278 | 75% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for George Washington High School
- Reviewed by on September 05, 2006
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - George Washington High School is a wonderful example of top notch public education. The school offers a broad range of academic programs from special education to the highest number of Advanced Placement courses available in the state of Iowa. The school has very competitive music and arts programs along with very strong athletics. It has a nationally recognized debate program. The school counts as one of it's strengths the great ehtnic and religious diversity. In a supportive and positive environment, this ability to harness the strength of diversity makes the spirit of this school unbeatable. Add a (...) with true leadership and vision and you have a fantastic place.
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