George Washington High School
Leadership
Susan Thompson
Principal
Sue has served as the Principal of George Washington High School since 2016. She has been an educator since 1995. Sue served as a founding principal of Freire Charter Middle School. Prior to becoming a principal, Sue served as a 7th and 8th grade science teacher, biology and psychology high school teacher, executive director at Breakthrough Los Angeles, guidance counselor and dean of students. 2018 Sue was honored by State Representative Martine White as the Pennsylvania Woman of the Year. Sue was also the 2011 winner of a silver EPIC award for notable academic gains for students. In 2022, she won the Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals, and Sue currently serves on the Learning Network 4 Equity Team.
Yaasiyn Muhammad
Assistant Principal
Yaasiyn has served as Assistant Principal of George Washington High School for the past 4 years. He is an educator with over 15 years experience, and previously served as a curriculum specialist and High School Social Studies teacher at Northeast High and Central HS. Yaasiyn holds a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the Temple University College of Education and Human Development.
School Statistics
Location
10175 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Enrollment size
1,790
Areas of Need
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College and career readiness
Existing Partnerships
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Philadelphia Heights
College Matriculation
SY 19 | SY 20 | SY 21 | SY 22 | SY 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
50% | 44% | 50% | 48% | 43% |
College Persistence
SY 19 | SY 20 | SY 21 | SY 22 | SY 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
80% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 86% |
Historical Enrollment
SY 19 | SY20 | SY 21 | SY 22 | SY 23 | SY 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,365 | 1,396 | 1,528 | 1,713 | 1,905 | 1,790 |
Economically Disadvantaged Rate
CEP SY 19 (%) | CEP SY 20 (%) | CEP SY21 (%) | CEP SY22 (%) | CEP SY23 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
86 | 79 | 90 | 97 | 100 |
