George Washington High School vs. Ben Davis High School
Should you attend George Washington High School or Ben Davis 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
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Ben Davis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 3,315 students in grades 10-12, Ben Davis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
729 students
3,315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
180 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1502 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
54%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
192
1
Grade 10 Students
206
1154
Grade 11 Students
153
1120
Grade 12 Students
169
1040
Ungraded Students
9
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
38%
37%
% Black
43%
39%
% White
14%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%