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Enrollment
827
High
DISTRICT 440 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 181245002006
Washington High School
608 E Walnut St, Washington, IN 47501 · (812) 254-3860 · Daviess County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL827 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
362 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 205 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 219 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 207 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 195 | 24% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Washington Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Washington High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School this school | 827 | 43.8% | N/A |
| Shelbyville Sr High School Shelbyville | 1,068 | 44.1% | N/A |
| Crawfordsville Sr High School Crawfordsville | 682 | 49.7% | N/A |
| Bremen Senior High School Bremen | 482 | 39.8% | N/A |
| Clarksville Senior High School Clarksville | 412 | 46.4% | N/A |
| Highland High School Highland | 971 | 37.6% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Washington High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 827 | #123 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #265 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.9% | #79 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.8% | #194 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.8% | #68 of 133 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
827
+99 (+14%) vs 2020
+1% since 1990-91, when it was 819
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 827 | 48.2 | 17.2:1 | 44% (362) |
| 2023-24 | 813 | N/A | N/A | 48% (389) |
| 2022-23 | 780 | 47.8 | 16.3:1 | 58% (456) |
| 2020-21 | 728 | 47 | 15.5:1 | 58% (424) |
| 2017-18 | 767 | 40.2 | 19.1:1 | 61% (465) |
| 2015-16 | 736 | 40 | 18.4:1 | 53% (393) |
| 2010-11 | 787 | 49 | 16.1:1 | 43% (340) |
| 2000-01 | 786 | 39 | 20.1:1 | 21% (162) |
| 1990-91 | 819 | 38 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington High School.
About Washington High School
Washington High School is a high school in Washington, Indiana, and it is part of Washington Community Schools. The school's enrollment of 827 students covers grades 9 through 12.
Washington Community Schools (6 schools, 2,639 students) runs Washington High School.
At Washington High School, White students make up 61% of the student body. Next come 28% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 90% White. Washington High School's diversity index is 55%, against a US figure of 70%.
The teaching staff at Washington High School is 48.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 17.2:1. That matches the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana fairly closely. About 44% of students, or 362, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Daviess County average 45%.
Census estimates describe Daviess County this way: the median household income is $68,503, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Daviess County has 10 public schools and roughly 4,753 students.
Washington Junior High School is located less than a tenth of a mile from Washington High School. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES assigns Washington High School the locale Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
Over 4 years, Washington High School's enrollment climbed 14%, to 827. The school's ratio rose from 15.5:1 to 17.2:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Discussions about Washington High School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Daviess County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,658
Census ACS
Median income
$68,503
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
4,753 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Washington Community Schools
- Washington IntermediateElementary · 536 students
- Washington PrimaryElementary · 488 students
- Washington Junior High SchoolMiddle · 357 students
- Washington Upper ElementaryMiddle · 350 students
- Veale Elementary SchoolElementary · 81 students
Other schools in Washington
- Washington IntermediateElementary · 536 students
- Washington PrimaryElementary · 488 students
- Washington Junior High SchoolMiddle · 357 students
- Washington Upper ElementaryMiddle · 350 students
- Veale Elementary SchoolElementary · 81 students
Other Washington High schools
17 other US public schools in 13 states are named Washington High. Washington High School is the 10th largest of the 18.
- Washington High SchoolSouth Bend, IN · 795 students
- Washington HighFremont, CA · 1,957 students
- Washington High School - 01Sioux Falls, SD · 1,819 students
- Washington High SchoolPHOENIX, AZ · 1,659 students
- Washington High SchoolCharles Town, WV · 1,458 students
Nearby schools
- Washington Junior High School0.0 mi · 357
- Washington Upper Elementary0.2 mi · 350
- Washington Primary0.6 mi · 488
- Washington Intermediate1.3 mi · 536
- Veale Elementary School4.7 mi · 81
- Barr Reeve Elementary School6.4 mi · 507
Frequently asked questions
About Washington High SchoolHow many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School enrolls approximately 827 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Washington High School serve?
Washington High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Washington High School?
Approximately 17.2:1 students per teacher at Washington High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington High School?
At Washington High School, the student body is approximately 61% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Washington High School in?
Washington High School is part of Washington Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.