Summary:
Washington High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Glendale Union High School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 66% Hispanic, 11.16% White, 10.02% African American, 6.26% Asian, 3.59% Native American, 0.17% Pacific Islander, and 2.79% two or more races.
Washington High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 118 out of 285 high schools in 2018-2019 to 225 out of 469 high schools in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 2 stars out of 5 to 4 stars out of 5 over the past decade. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for Native American and Pacific Islander students, as well as English Language Learner and Foster Care students. Washington High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.9% to 92.3% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.7% to 1.1%.
Academically, Washington High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages, ranging from 14% to 36%. Nearby schools, such as Cortez High School, have a similar performance profile, while charter schools like Empower College Prep High School, Career and College Prep, and Cornerstone Charter School have even lower rankings and academic performance. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Glendale Union High School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 259 Arizona High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,567
Feeder schools for Washington High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 22.7
Number of students: 1,756
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
66.0%
White:
11.2%
African American:
10.0%
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Asian:
6.3%
American Indian:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60%
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