Serving 1,180 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington High serves the west part of its school district in Kansas City, KS, covering an area of approximately 29.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and some residing as far as 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington High School's student population of 1,180 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,180 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1932
School Rankings
Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1269 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
33%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Burgundy
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: 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 #1269 out of 1,269 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, F L Schlagle 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 31% KS state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 88%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
1,180 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Washington High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington High School part of?
Washington High School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington High School located?
Washington High School is located in the Nearman Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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