George Washington High School

Kanawha County Schools

Charleston, West Virginia

1,195 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(304)348-7729 School Website

Best ACT in West Virginia High Schools

1,195

Students

25.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,210

A-

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Excellent

AP Courses

A-

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

21%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

students per teacher

Below Avg

Graduation Rate

94%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

73%

A-

Good

Math Proficiency

38%

C+

Below Avg

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at George Washington High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at George Washington High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

September 22, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

September 25, 2026

SAT — National

Score release

September 29, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window

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After George Washington High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

West Virginia University

Marshall University

University of Kentucky

Ohio University

West Virginia State University

University of Charleston

The Ohio State University

Virginia Tech

Popular Majors

Biology

Business

Nursing

Psychology

Pre-Medicine Studies

Computer Science

Exercise Physiology

Political Science and Government

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School Details

Address

1522 Tennis Club Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

Phone

(304)348-7729

Website

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District

Kanawha County Schools

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