George Washington High School is a public high school in San Francisco, California. The school is a part of the San Francisco Unified School District. In 2006, Washington High was ranked by Newsweek's Jay Mathews Challenge Index as the 316th best high school in the United States in 2006.^[1] Nickname: The City by the Bay; Fog City; The City Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco  - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area    - City  47 sq mi (122 km²)  - Land  46. ... SFUSD logo San Francisco Unified School District, was Californias first public school district when it was established in 1851. ... The Newsweek logo Newsweek is a weekly news magazine published in New York City and distributed throughout the United States and internationally. ...

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History

George Washington High School opened on August 4, 1936 to serve as a secondary school for the people of San Francisco’s Richmond district. The school was built on a budget of $8,000,000 on a site overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. The lobby is decorated with murals by Victor Arnautoff in the "buon fresco" styles. They depict scenes from the life and times of George Washington. The stadium, auditorium, and gymnasium were added in 1940. The school was formally dedicated on Armistice Day of 1940. The accomplishments of its students in various fields of academics, athletics, leadership, and extra-curricular activities have given George Washington High School an outstanding reputation among California high schools. August 4 is the 216th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (217th in leap years), with 149 days remaining. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening into the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. ... Year 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ... Armistice Day Celebrations in Toronto Canada - 1918 Armistice Day is the anniversary of the official end of World War I, November 11, 1918. ...

Location

600 32nd Ave, San Francisco, California

Washington's campus is located next to Presidio Middle School, a public school.

Facilities include:

• 3-story h-shaped academic building
• 2-Story shop building
• Auditorium/Theater
• 12 "temporary" Bungalows
• Library
• Gymnasium
• American football field/Soccer Field
• Soccer/multipurpose field
• 6 tennis courts
• 4 basketball courts

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Academics

Washington High School prides itself in academic excellence with emphasis on AP courses. In 2006 Newsweek ranked George Washington as the 316th best high school in America.

Statistics

• 2004-2005:
  • 2311 students; M/F (55/ 45)
  • Student demographics:

• Certificated Teacher Demographics

Notable alumni

Senior graduation, 2005

• Diane Amos, actress and comic (better known as the "Pine-Sol Lady")
• Maya Angelou, author and poet (Pulitzer Prize nominee)
• Baron Baptiste, author and yoga trainer
• Phillip Burton, Congressman
• Danny Glover, actor
• Amanda Lassiter, basketball player in the WNBA
• Zeena Galatea LaVey, daughter of Anton Lavey
• Del Martin, lesbian activist
• Johnny Mathis, musician
• Ollie Matson, hall of fame football player
• Lee Meriwether, model, actress, and Miss America
• Betty Ong, flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11
• Phil Smith, basketball player in the NBA
• Paul Vixie, internet pioneer (sendmail, BIND and PAIX)

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External links

• Washington High Online Alumni (WHOA) Online yearbooks, current student body, alumni, online discussion groups, and parent / teacher / student resources. Alumni-run.
• George Washington High School Online, School Website
• The Complete List of the 1,200 Top U.S. Schools Newsweek 2006