Top Rankings
Washington SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,489 students in Washington SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Washington SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,489 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Washington SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#506 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
384 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
26%
14%
# White Students
689 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
46%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
315 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
135
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,374 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,127
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,374
$23,089
Best Washington SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Wheeling St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
Grades: K-6
| 852 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Grades: 7-8
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington SD School District?
Washington SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,489 students.
What is the rank of Washington SD School District?
Washington SD School District is ranked #505 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington SD School District?
46% of Washington SD School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington SD School District?
Washington SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Washington SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,374 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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