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Washington George HS

10175 Bustleon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116Philadelphia City SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,707
Students
Total enrolled
65%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 25% vs nat'l
$38,325
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 167% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
61/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,707 students in grades 09–12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
167% above average funding
District spends $38,325 per pupil, 167% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 61th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Washington George HS is a very large high in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 09–12 with 1,707 students. The district invests $38,325 per student — 167% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 61/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Washington George HS

1,707
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
111
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution994 male · 713 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 1,707 students
Student Composition
17%
28%
18%
30%
Asian17%
White28%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black30%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 421899006527

Academic Outcomes at Washington George HS

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
65
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
65%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 61th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19116

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$38,325Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$38,325
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,863
Student Support$7,282
Administration$4,599
Operations$5,749
Other$3,832
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $38,325 spent per student, an estimated $16,978 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
37%
State government
39.7%
Local (property tax)
37.0%
Federal programs
23.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $38,325/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 65% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Northeast Community Propel AcademyMayfair SchFrank Anne SchSpruance Gilbert Sch
+11 more
↓
Middle
Baldi C C A MSCastor Gardens MS
↓
High School
Northeast HSCentral HSLincoln HSMasterman Julia R Sec Sch
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyPhiladelphia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPhiladelphia City SD →
Phone: (215)400-3100
NCES ID: 421899006527
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Philadelphia seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Philadelphia City SD
High
Northeast HS
3,352 students · 09–12
● 49 opp100% FRL
High
Central HS
2,364 students · 09–12
● 34 opp100% FRL
High
Lincoln HS
2,207 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Elem
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,731 students · KG–08
100% FRL
Elem
Mayfair Sch
1,682 students · KG–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
Mid
Baldi C C A MS
1,462 students · 06–08
● 54 opp100% FRL
Elem
Frank Anne Sch
1,347 students · PK–05
● 54 opp100% FRL
Elem
Spruance Gilbert Sch
1,275 students · PK–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
10175 Bustleon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.