Washington High School

6041 S. Elm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,203 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington High School's student population of 1,203 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,203 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5303 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
80%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Washington High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington High School's ranking?
Washington High School is ranked #5303 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Washington High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
1,203 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Washington High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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 Washington Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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