Washington High School

900 E. C St.
Colton, CA 92324
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Bottom 50%
Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Washington High School's student population of 29 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
29 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
<50%
34%
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(18-19)
20-29%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
83%
56%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
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Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Washington High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Washington High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
29 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Washington High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington High School offer ?
Washington High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Washington High School part of?
Washington High School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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