For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,448 students in Washington Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Washington Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,448 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Washington Unified School District, which is ranked #1493 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1512 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
186 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,928 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
56%
# Black Students
137 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
127 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
5%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
150
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
281
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
325
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,194 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,341
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,194
$18,396
Best Washington Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Elm High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6041 South Elm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: #44.
American Union Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5650
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5650
Grades: K-8
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
West Fresno Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2910 South Ivy St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5615
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5615
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
West Fresno Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2888 South Ivy St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5607
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5607
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Easton Community Day
Alternative School
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,448 students.
What is the rank of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District is ranked #1493 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Unified School District?
79% of Washington Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Washington Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,194 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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