Washington High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should I attend Washington High School or Jefferson 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 West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,344 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,449 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,344 students
1,449 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#120 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
62%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
379
467
Grade 10 Students
323
312
Grade 11 Students
319
364
Grade 12 Students
323
306
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
76%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%