Washington High School

1111 S. Ave. B
Washington, IA 52353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington High School's student population of 471 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
471 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1026 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
70%
This chart displays 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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Washington High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
This chart displays 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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays 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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington High School's ranking?
Washington High School is ranked #1026 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Washington High School often compared to?
Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mid-prairie High School, Highland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Washington High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
471 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Washington High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington High School offer ?
Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington High School part of?
Washington High School is part of Washington Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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