Washington High School (Closed 2006)

Washington High School serves 1,005 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,005 students
This chart displays total students of Washington High School by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 1995-96 school year data.
Asian
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Black
90%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
White
2%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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 Wisconsin.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
59%
18%
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 Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
10%
7%
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 Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington High School?
1,005 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Washington High School students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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 Milwaukee School District.

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