Washington High School
Tel:
(559)485-8805
- Washington High School serves 1,031 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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Washington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington High School's student population of 1,031 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,031 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5973 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 11% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington High School is Easton Community Day (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Washington Colony Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Washington Colony Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 428 students
0.1 miles
130 E. Lincoln Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)233-0706 0.1 K-8 428 - Fresno Easton Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 5 students
0.3 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)485-8805 0.3 9-12 5 - Fresno Easton Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 9 students
0.3 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)485-8805 0.3 9-12 9 - Fresno Elm High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 121 students
0.3 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)485-8805 0.3 9-12 121 - Fresno Orange Center Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 300 students
2.4 miles
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)237-0437 2.4 K-8 300
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