For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,566 students in Washington Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Washington Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,566 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Washington Unified School District, which is ranked #958 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#996 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
175 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,028 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
56%
# Black Students
150 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
159 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
152
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
126
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
335
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
333
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
350
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
289
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,449 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,451
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,449
$18,241
Best Washington Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elm High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6041 S. Elm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #44.
American Union Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 W. Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5650
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5650
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
West Fresno Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2888 S. Ivy St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5607
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5607
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
West Fresno Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2910 S. Ivy St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5615
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5615
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
Rank: n/an/a
Easton Community Day
Alternative School
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,566 students.
What is the rank of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District is ranked #958 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Unified School District?
79% of Washington Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Washington Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,449 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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