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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,456 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,456 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Washington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 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
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
391 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
27%
14%
# White Students
640 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
44%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
319 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
22%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
123
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,791 is less than the state median of $23,073. 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
$21,606
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,791
$23,073
Best Washington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
Magnet 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
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Park Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington School District?
Washington School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,456 students.
What is the rank of Washington School District?
Washington School District is ranked #513 out of 679 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington School District?
44% of Washington School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 $18,791 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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