Top Rankings
Washington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,437 students in Washington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,437 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Washington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#514 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
378 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
26%
14%
# White Students
623 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
43%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
322 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
142
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,891 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,039 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,891
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,039
$23,119
Best Washington School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Wheeling St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
Grades: K-6
| 849 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Grades: 7-8
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington School District?
Washington School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,437 students.
What is the rank of Washington School District?
Washington School District is ranked #512 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington School District?
43% of Washington School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington School District?
Washington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Washington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,039 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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