George Washington Academy, is a public charter school in St. George, Utah. It opened in 2006 and now serves over 1000 students in grades K-7.
Serving 1,013 students in grades Kindergarten-8, George Washington Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Washington Academy's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,013 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
George Washington Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#92 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted1.4%
20.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Academy's ranking?
George Washington Academy is ranked #92 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend George Washington Academy?
1,013 students attend George Washington Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of George Washington Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Academy?
George Washington Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does George Washington Academy offer ?
George Washington Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is George Washington Academy part of?
George Washington Academy is part of George Washington Academy School District.
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