Washington County High School

300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

Top 50%

Washington County High School serves 512 students in grades 9-12.

Washington County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Washington County High School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

512 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Washington County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Washington County High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#561 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Washington County High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Washington County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

83%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Washington County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Washington County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

43%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Washington County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington County High School's ranking?

Washington County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Washington County High School?

The graduation rate of Washington County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Washington County High School?

512 students attend Washington County High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Washington County High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County High School?

Washington County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Washington County High School offer ?

Washington County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Washington County High School part of?

Washington County High School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education