American High School vs. Washington High School
Should I attend American High School or Washington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
American High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,522 students in grades 9-12, American High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,939 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,522 students
1,939 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#338 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
74%
Graduation Rate
94%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
658
509
Grade 10 Students
602
453
Grade 11 Students
642
497
Grade 12 Students
620
480
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
74%
50%
% Hispanic
10%
24%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
9%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%