George Washington High School (Philadelphia)

at 10175 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia , 19116 United States

1. High School

Description

George Washington High School is a public high school in Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, near Bustleton. The school serves Northeast Philadelphia. Named after the first president of the United States, George Washington, it is located on Bustleton Ave. Washington had an enrollment of 1,875 in 2012.The school currently has four programs: Business and Finance Culinary arts (including baking, hospitality administration and management, and travel and tourism) International Baccalaureate Program Creative and Performing Arts The school also maintains three career and technology education (CTE) programs: Business Technology Culinary Arts Sports Marketing and ManagementHistoryBeginning on January 8, 2001 there were two fights involving racial issues. Six black students had received criminal charges for ethnic intimidation while the white students had received no charges. The Philadelphia area NAACP chapter's president, J. Whyatt Mondesire, had criticized the lack of charges for the white students.School uniformsThe school requires its students to wear school uniforms.For male students, this consists of a jet black or khaki (tan) collared shirt and jet black or khaki (tan) slacks. For female students it is jet black or khaki (tan) collared shirt or blouse and jet black or khaki (tan) slacks or skirt (knee length or longer). The students are also permitted to wear anything with the school's logo or school team/club related wears. This includes gym uniforms, team jackets, team shirts, club shirts, and anything along the line. During the winter, students are also permitted to wear sweater or hoodie of solid black color. Student are not permitted to have hoodies on at anytime, nor are any students allowed to wear a hat.

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George Washington High School (Philadelphia) is Philadelphia based place and this enity listed in High School category. Located at 10175 Bustleton Ave PA 19116. Contact phone number of George Washington High School (Philadelphia): (215) 961-2001