Washington High School vs. Irvington High School
Should I attend Washington High School or Irvington 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
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
Irvington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 2,315 students in grades 9-12, Irvington 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 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,939 students
2,315 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#65 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
88%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
509
571
Grade 10 Students
453
592
Grade 11 Students
497
586
Grade 12 Students
480
566
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
50%
78%
% Hispanic
24%
11%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
16%
8%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%