George Washington High School (Danville, Virginia)
George Washington High School is a secondary school of Danville, Virginia. It is a member of the AAA Western Valley District. The school has approximately 2,000 students and 200 staff. The school mascot has been the eagle since 1970/71 school year (previously being the cardinal), upon the school's integration.
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