Washington High School
Tel:
(304) 885-5110
- Washington High School serves 1,261 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington High School's student population of 1,261 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,261 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #167 out of 644 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 2% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 79% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.19 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington High School is Jefferson High School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Charles Town Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Page Jackson Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charles Town Page Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 392 students
0.7 miles
370 Page Jackson School Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212 0.7 PK-2 392 - Charles Town Charles Town Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 669 students
2.1 miles
193 High Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821 2.1 6-8 669 - Charles Town Wright Denny Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 417 students
2.2 miles
209 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513 2.2 3-5 417 - Charles Town South Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 495 students
2.7 miles
4599 Summit Point Road
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216 2.7 PK-5 495 - Ranson Ranson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 367 students
3.2 miles
600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310 3.2 PK-5 367
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