Washington High School
Tel:
(510) 505-7300
- Washington High School serves 1,940 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington High School's student population of 1,940 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,940 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1531 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 46% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington High School is Circle Of Independent Learning (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Centerville Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tom Maloney Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fremont Centerville Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1,006 student
0.5 miles
37720 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-2072 0.5 7-8 1,006 - Fremont Tom Maloney Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 591 students
0.5 miles
38700 Logan Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-4426 0.5 K-6 591 - Fremont Glenmoor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 651 students
0.7 miles
4620 Mattos Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-0740 0.7 K-6 651 - Fremont Parkmont Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 881 students
0.8 miles
2601 Parkside Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-7492 0.8 K-6 881 - Fremont Brier Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 718 students
1.0 miles
39201 Sundale Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-5020 1.0 K-6 718
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