Washington Senior High School
Tel:
(850)475-5257
- Washington Senior High School serves 1,812 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Washington Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Washington Senior High School's student population of 1,812 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,812 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Senior High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2794 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 32% |
| Black | 42% | 22% |
| White | 43% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 79% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ESCAMBIA School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Senior High School is Pace Program (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is J. H. Workman Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Reinhardt Holm Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pensacola Reinhardt Holm Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 490 students
0.5 miles
6101 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850)494-5610 0.5 PK-5 490 - Pensacola J. H. Workman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 785 students
0.6 miles
6299 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850)494-5665 0.6 6-8 785 - Pensacola Brown Barge Middle School Grades: 3-8 | 555 students
1.8 miles
201 Hancock Ln
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850)494-5640 1.8 3-8 555 - Pensacola Cordova Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 707 students
1.8 miles
2250 Semur Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850)595-6830 1.8 PK-5 707 - Pensacola Brentwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 568 students
2.1 miles
4820 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850)595-6800 2.1 K-5 568
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