Washington Institute For Specialized Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
5 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Campus Size
26 acres
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
34%
Black
(19-20)42%
22%
White
(19-20)47%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Institute For Specialized Education?
The graduation rate of Washington Institute For Specialized Education is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Washington Institute For Specialized Education?
45 students attend Washington Institute For Specialized Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Washington Institute For Specialized Education students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Washington Institute For Specialized Education offer ?
Washington Institute For Specialized Education offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Institute For Specialized Education part of?
Washington Institute For Specialized Education is part of Washington School District.
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