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Washington High School

600 Blue Jay Dr
Washington, MO 63090
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Washington High School serves 1,347 students in grades 9-12.
Washington High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 30% in MO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

School Overview

Washington High School's student population of 1,347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,347 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
94%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.12
0.49
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Graduation Rate
92%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Washington School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington High School's ranking?

Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Washington High School often compared to?

Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School by visitors of our site.

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

29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?

The graduation rate of Washington High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Washington High School?

1,347 students attend Washington High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Washington High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

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

Washington High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Washington High School offer ?

Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Washington High School part of?

Washington High School is part of Washington School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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