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School Comparison

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
vs.
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher dual enrollment than CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL (385 vs. 126).
  • CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (164 vs. 0).
  • GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL (324 vs. 212).
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (368 vs. 276).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduation rate than CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL (94% vs. 81%).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher dual enrollment than CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL (385 vs. 126).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (164 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL (297.8:1 vs. 288.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
$14,241.74
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
$14,241.74
Local revenue share
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
33.1%
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
33.1%
State revenue share
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
44.8%
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
44.8%
Federal revenue share
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
22.2%
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
22.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
29.8%
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
29.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Kanawha County
$58,887
Kanawha County
$58,887
Poverty rate
Kanawha County
16.1%
Kanawha County
16.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kanawha County
29.3%
Kanawha County
29.3%
Unemployment rate
Kanawha County
3.8%
Kanawha County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.