Washington High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should you attend Washington High School or Jefferson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,384 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,394 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,384 students
1,394 students


% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
93 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#175 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
66%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%


Graduation Rate
89%
86%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
378
343
Grade 10 Students
382
368
Grade 11 Students
343
408
Grade 12 Students
281
275
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
15%
11%


% Black
5%
7%


% White
72%
75%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%


Diversity Score
0.46
0.42


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

