George Washington High School is a public secondary school located at 298 Washington Drive in Mangilao, in the United States territory of Guam. The school, a part of the Guam Department of Education, opened in 1965 and serves grades 9 through 12.
George Washington High School serves 1,261 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Guam state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Guam state average of 99% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington High School's student population of 1,261 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Motto
Home of the Mighty Gecko Warriors
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
9%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
1%
1%
Hawaiian
85%
67%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
26%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George Washington High School often compared to?
George Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend George Washington High School?
1,261 students attend George Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of George Washington High School students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington High School?
George Washington High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Guam state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington High School offer ?
George Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George Washington High School part of?
George Washington High School is part of Guam Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
A good school.... school officials are keeping students on the right track
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