Washington High School

7340 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,120 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Washington High School's student population of 1,120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,120 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#1264 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
28%
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3%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
21%
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Black
39%
6%
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White
13%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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0.73
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77%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington High School's ranking?
Washington High School is ranked #1264 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Washington High School often compared to?
Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyandotte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Washington High School is 77%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
1,120 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Washington High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas 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 Kansas City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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