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Enrollment
1,263
High
DISTRICT 354 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHINGTON·NCES 293111002163
Washington High School
600 Blue Jay Drive, Washington, MO 63090 · (636) 231-2200 · Franklin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,263 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 47% of Missouri public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
78 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
302 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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 | 309 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 302 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 336 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 316 | 25% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 52% · 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
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
53.7%
MO avg 44.9% . -2.6pp since 2021
Math
35.1%
MO avg 43.8% . -0.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 54 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 3 points since 2021, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 7.5% | 46.2% | 33.2% | 12.9% |
| Math | 11.7% | 23.4% | 35.5% | 29.3% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 53.7% | 35.1% |
| 2023-24 | 48.2% | 35.8% |
| 2022-23 | 54.2% | 31.6% |
| 2021-22 | 56.3% | 36.0% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
40.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.9%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 51% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Washington High School
Washington High School's state test result (40.7% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School this school | 1,263 | 23.9% | 40.7% |
| HILLSBORO HIGH HILLSBORO | 1,050 | 29.0% | 41.3% |
| SECKMAN SR. HIGH IMPERIAL | 1,737 | 21.8% | 45.2% |
| LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE HIGH ROGERSVILLE | 733 | 28.0% | 55.0% |
| TROY BUCHANAN HIGH TROY | 2,148 | 23.4% | 37.4% |
| OZARK HIGH OZARK | 1,789 | 28.8% | 50.4% |
Matched among Missouri 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 Missouri | In Franklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.7% | #169 of 443 | #2 of 6 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 35.1% | #255 of 453 ▼ 29 | #3 of 6 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 53.7% | #145 of 382 ▲ 27 | N/A |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.8pp | #79 of 231 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,263 | #76 of 561 | #1 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #269 of 343 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.1% | #284 of 343 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 23.9% | #392 of 455 | #6 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.7% | #135 of 187 | N/A |
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
1,263
-84 (-6%) vs 2020
+21% since 1990-91, when it was 1,044
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 18.0:1
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 | 1,263 | 78.3 | 16.1:1 | 24% (302) |
| 2023-24 | 1,246 | 79.1 | 15.7:1 | 22% (268) |
| 2022-23 | 1,322 | 79.2 | 16.7:1 | 20% (264) |
| 2020-21 | 1,347 | 75 | 18.0:1 | 24% (323) |
| 2017-18 | 1,325 | 79.4 | 16.7:1 | 26% (339) |
| 2015-16 | 1,343 | 83 | 16.2:1 | 30% (398) |
| 2010-11 | 1,422 | 77 | 18.5:1 | 22% (310) |
| 2000-01 | 1,344 | 68 | 19.8:1 | 7% (89) |
| 1990-91 | 1,044 | 54 | 19.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (1,325 to 1,263); teachers down 1% (79.4 to 78.3).
About Washington High School
Washington High School operates as a large high school in Washington, Missouri. The school had 1,263 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for high schools in Missouri is about 501, so this school runs 152% bigger than that.
Washington High School is run by WASHINGTON, whose 10 schools enroll 3,543 students.
White students are the large majority at Washington High School, with 94% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 3% multiracial. Washington High School has a diversity index of 11%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its 78.3 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 16.1:1. That ratio is over the 12.2:1 average for high schools in Missouri. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 24%. The rate at public schools in Franklin County averages 43%, higher than here.
The allk12 Grade for Washington High School is B-. Compared with Missouri public high schools, the school scored higher than 47% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Test results at Washington High School are 10.2 points below what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (40.7% actual, 50.9% predicted).
Washington High School is located in Franklin County, where median household income is about $73,165, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 41 public schools in Franklin County, with a combined enrollment of about 15,025.
Washington Middle is the closest public school, about 0.1 miles away in a straight line. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles. By average proficiency, Washington High School is 4th among 7 schools close by.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Distant.
Washington High School had 1,347 students in 2020-21 and 1,263 in 2024-25, a 6% decrease. The ratio was 18.0:1 in 2020-21 and 16.1:1 in 2024-25.
Community posts for Washington High School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
105,950
Census ACS
Median income
$73,165
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
15,025 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WASHINGTON
- Washington MiddleMiddle · 505 students
- South Point ElementaryElementary · 425 students
- Washington West ElementaryElementary · 399 students
- Clearview ElementaryElementary · 295 students
- Marthasville ElementaryElementary · 189 students
- Campbellton ElementaryElementary · 132 students
Other schools in Washington
- Washington MiddleMiddle · 505 students
- South Point ElementaryElementary · 425 students
- Washington West ElementaryElementary · 399 students
- Early Learning CenterElementary · 116 students
- Four Rivers Career CenterHigh
Other Washington High schools
17 other US public schools in 13 states are named Washington High. Washington High School is the 5th largest of the 18.
- 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
- Washington High SchoolMassillon, OH · 1,211 students
Nearby schools
- Washington Middle0.1 mi · 505
- Washington West Elementary1.8 mi · 399
- Early Learning Center1.9 mi · 116
- South Point Elementary3.8 mi · 425
- Clearview Elementary4.9 mi · 295
- Marthasville Elementary5.9 mi · 189
Frequently asked questions
About Washington High SchoolHow many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School enrolls approximately 1,263 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Washington High School serve?
Washington High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Washington High School have?
Washington High School employs 78 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
How diverse is Washington High School?
Washington High School reports a student body of 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Washington High School public or private?
Washington High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by WASHINGTON.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.