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Enrollment
1,211
High
DISTRICT 582 · STATE 565
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MASSILLON CITY·NCES 390443501286
Washington High School
1 Paul E Brown Dr SE, Massillon, OH 44646 · (330) 830-3901 · Stark County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,211 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
75 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.8:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
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 | 294 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 334 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 321 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 262 | 22% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 54% · 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 Massillon City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
58.6%
OH avg 59.8% . +0.5pp since 2021
Math
36.5%
OH avg 56.1% . +4.3pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 59 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 4 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 58.6% | 36.5% |
| 2023-24 | 56.8% | 37.6% |
| 2022-23 | 56.3% | 34.0% |
| 2021-22 | 58.1% | 32.3% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Washington High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Stark County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.5% | #533 of 776 ▼ 47 | #15 of 19 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 58.6% | #487 of 774 ▲ 25 | #14 of 19 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.4pp | #438 of 742 | #10 of 18 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,211 | #105 of 888 | #7 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #356 of 739 | #6 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.8% | #136 of 749 | #3 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.3% | #177 of 198 | 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
1,211
-25 (-2%) vs 2020
+21% since 1990-91, when it was 997
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 17.2:1
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 | 1,211 | 74.9 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,230 | 76.9 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,179 | 68.8 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,236 | 72 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,196 | 71.5 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 1,178 | 73 | 16.1:1 | 57% (666) |
| 2010-11 | 1,249 | 75 | 16.6:1 | 53% (657) |
| 2000-01 | 1,473 | 92 | 16.0:1 | 22% (327) |
| 1990-91 | 997 | 70 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (1,196 to 1,211); teachers up 5% (71.5 to 74.9).
About Washington High School
Washington High School is a high-enrollment high school in Massillon, Ohio. Enrollment totals 1,211 students across grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in Ohio, the average enrollment is about 565.
Washington High School is run by Massillon City, whose 7 schools enroll 4,077 students.
Federal enrollment data show Washington High School is 64% White. Other groups make up 14% multiracial, 13% Black, and 9% Hispanic. Stark County as a whole is about 85% White, so the school's share is lower. A diversity index of 55% means there is a 55% chance two randomly chosen students at Washington High School are from different groups.
Its staff includes 74.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 16.2 students per teacher. Across high schools in Ohio, the average ratio is 17.7:1.
The school's county is Stark County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $67,934, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Stark County's 101 public schools enroll about 53,798 students and include Washington High School.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Franklin Elementary School, is about 0.7 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
NCES assigns Washington High School the locale City: Small, meaning inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Enrollment at Washington High School was 1,236 in 2020-21 and 1,211 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 17.2:1 to 16.2:1.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Washington High School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Stark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
373,713
Census ACS
Median income
$67,934
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
101
53,798 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Massillon City
- Massillon Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 900 students
- Massillon Junior High SchoolMiddle · 607 students
- Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary · 480 students
- Whittier Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Gorrell Elementary SchoolElementary · 338 students
- Massillon PreschoolElementary · 175 students
Other schools in Massillon
- Jackson High SchoolHigh · 1,881 students
- Perry High SchoolHigh · 1,456 students
- Jackson Memorial Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,313 students
- Massillon Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 900 students
- Strausser Elementary SchoolElementary · 819 students
- R G Drage Career Technical CtrHigh · 736 students
Other Washington High schools
17 other US public schools in 13 states are named Washington High. Washington High School is the 6th largest of the 18.
- Washington High SchoolWashington Court House, OH · 522 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
- Franklin Elementary School0.7 mi · 480
- Massillon Preschool1.1 mi · 175
- Whittier Elementary School1.4 mi · 366
- Watson Elementary School1.6 mi · 515
- Indian River (Irjcf)2.1 mi · 126
- Perry High School2.1 mi · 1,456
Frequently asked questions
About Washington High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Washington High School?
Washington High School enrolls approximately 1,211 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Washington High School serve?
Washington High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington High School is approximately 16.2:1 (75 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington High School?
At Washington High School, the student body is approximately 64% White, 9% Hispanic, 13% Black, 0% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Is Washington High School public or private?
Washington High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Massillon City.
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