George Washington Preparatory High School
10860 South Denker Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | (323) 418-4000
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 2,130
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4.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,130 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 1188th out of 1,197 high schools in CA.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 10860 South Denker Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,357
- Graduation Rate: 48.8%
- Dropout Rate: 6.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 21.3
- Enrolled Students: 667,870
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,130
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 116.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,074 (50.4%)
- Females: 1,056 (49.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 54 (2.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 1,814 (85.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,868 (87.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,066 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,037 | 48.7% |
| White | 6 | 0.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 1 | 0.05% |
| 8th Grade | 3 | 0.1% |
| 9th Grade | 649 | 30.5% |
| 10th Grade | 558 | 26.2% |
| 11th Grade | 440 | 20.7% |
| 12th Grade | 479 | 22.5% |
Graduates Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
66.4%
District:
69.1%
State:
78.6%
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
12.3%
District:
26.9%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree
School:
27.2%
District:
31.9%
Percent With Ph.D.
School:
2.5%
District:
3.7%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Average Age
School:
43.1
District:
46.7
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 10.0
Number of Certificated Staff: 162.0
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 92.4%
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4.5
4.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for George Washington Preparatory High School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 16, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - great school
- Reviewed by Former Student on May 22, 2009
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - IM GLAD I WENT HERE I LEARNED A LOT
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