Capital High School vs. George Washington High School
Should you attend Capital High School or George Washington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,145 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,051 students
1,145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#72 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
254
271
Grade 10 Students
304
273
Grade 11 Students
241
286
Grade 12 Students
252
315
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
29%
6%
% White
59%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%