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Washington County High School

Summary:

Washington County High School is a public high school located in Washington, Kansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 164 students. The school is part of the Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 166 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington County High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 31.81% in ELA and 22.72% in Math, compared to the state averages of 27.57% and 21.31%, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 93rd in 2016-2017 to 188th in 2023-2024. Female students at Washington County High School have consistently outperformed their male counterparts, and white students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have also underperformed.

Nearby schools, such as Hanover High and Linn High, which are part of the higher-ranked Barnes district, have outperformed Washington County High School in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This suggests that the Washington County Schools district may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies employed by the Barnes district to support student achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 115 North D Street
       Washington, KS  66968

(785) 325-2261

District: Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,037 Help


Feeder schools for Washington County High School:

Elementary:    Washington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
Hispanic:
14.0%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington County High School ranks worse than 68.2% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Washington County High School ranks worse than 59.1% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Hispanic (14%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington County High School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington County High School is $15,037.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County High School 247th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Washington County High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Washington County High School 188th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Washington County High School in the ranking list.)

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Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Schools 166th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington County High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 62.47 105th 286 63.3%
2008 64.27 98th 296 66.9%
2009 54.44 157th 307 48.9%
2010 57.88 148th 316 53.2%
2011 55.66 169th 320 47.2%
2012 41.29 262nd 342 23.4%
2013 51.43 213th 355 40.0%
2015 50.78 160th 368 56.5%
2016 25.84 273rd 343 20.4%
2017 44.07 191st 358 46.6%
2018 55.32 125th 350 64.3%
2019 23.78 300th 368 18.5%
2021 46.97 175th 367 52.3%
2022 41.78 199th 368 45.9%
2023 41.22 204th 362 43.6%
2024 33.05 247th 362 31.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.93 189th 270 30.0%
2021 49.41 124th 275 54.9%
2022 42.21 149th 270 44.8%
2023 51.20 117th 300 61.0%
2024 42.12 162nd 296 45.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.67 58th 275 78.9%
2019 27.92 223rd 294 24.1%
2021 31.97 225th 313 28.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 186th 280 33.6%
2019 19.78 257th 301 14.6%
2021 64.77 76th 308 75.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.64 121st 333 63.7%
2019 21.71 291st 344 15.4%
2021 45.78 163rd 349 53.3%
2022 41.90 190th 349 45.6%
2023 41.57 191st 349 45.3%
2024 34.41 222nd 347 36.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Washington County High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 76.20 53rd 280 81.1%
2008 70.40 80th 267 70.0%
2009 74.48 49th 291 83.2%
2010 80.88 29th 302 90.4%
2011 74.80 58th 298 80.5%
2012 67.41 100th 317 68.5%
2013 49.10 206th 323 36.2%
2015 53.99 157th 326 51.8%
2016 39.91 197th 313 37.1%
2017 65.91 93rd 316 70.6%
2018 62.04 109th 314 65.3%
2019 56.65 128th 325 60.6%
2021 53.51 142nd 320 55.6%
2022 18.17 282nd 324 13.0%
2023 24.78 270th 327 17.4%
2024 42.80 188th 318 40.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.26 30th 228 86.8%
2021 52.08 90th 213 57.7%
2022 38.79 147th 223 34.1%
2023 34.67 178th 250 28.8%
2024 12.06 239th 249 4.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.88 47th 248 81.0%
2019 67.29 70th 249 71.9%
2021 64.82 72nd 250 71.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.38 151st 248 39.1%
2021 36.91 176th 258 31.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.44 99th 296 66.6%
2019 45.10 165th 306 46.1%
2021 54.48 121st 302 59.9%
2022 15.91 278th 307 9.4%
2023 14.86 289th 309 6.5%
2024 44.39 169th 295 42.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2008 197 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2009 175 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 186 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 191
2011 198 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 203
2012 202 0 2 4 0 0 6 0 214
2013 180 0 2 5 0 0 7 0 194
2014 167 0 2 7 0 0 5 0 181
2015 178 0 2 6 0 0 4 0 190
2016 153 0 1 8 0 0 3 0 165
2017 131 0 3 10 0 0 1 0 145
2018 130 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 142
2019 132 0 0 12 0 0 4 0 148
2020 136 0 0 19 0 0 2 0 157
2021 135 0 0 21 0 0 3 0 159
2022 130 1 0 21 0 0 2 0 154
2023 137 2 0 23 1 0 1 0 164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 199 21.7 9.2 31.2
2008 198 19.6 10.1 28.3
2009 177 18.8 9.4 26.6
2010 191 21.2 9.0 40.3
2011 203 20.9 9.7 36.9
2012 214 42.8 4.9 39.3
2013 194 19.9 9.7 38.1
2014 181 19.5 9.2 36.5
2015 190 19.0 10.0 40
2016 165 17.0 9.7 44.8
2017 145 16.3 8.8 42.8
2018 142 16.7 8.5 47.9
2019 148 16.7 8.8 47.3
2020 157 16.7 9.4 54.8
2021 159 17.7 8.9 53.5
2022 154 16.3 9.4 48.1
2023 164 16.3 10.0 49.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 199 21.7 9.2 31.2
2008 198 19.6 10.1 28.3
2009 177 18.8 9.4 26.6
2010 191 21.2 9.0 40.3
2011 203 20.9 9.7 36.9
2012 214 42.8 4.9 39.3
2013 194 19.9 9.7 38.1
2014 181 19.5 9.2 36.5
2015 190 19.0 10.0 40
2016 165 17.0 9.7 44.8
2017 145 16.3 8.8 42.8
2018 142 16.7 8.5 47.9
2019 148 16.7 8.8 47.3
2020 157 16.7 9.4 54.8
2021 159 17.7 8.9 53.5
2022 154 16.3 9.4 48.1
2023 164 16.3 10.0 49.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $459 (3.1%) $14,578 (96.9%) $15,037

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 300th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 204th of 362 Middle schools
 25.2%
Ranks 128th of 325 High schoolsRanks 270th of 327 High schools
 43.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County High School)17.933.3
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)17.933.3
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington County High School)7.123.1
 15.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)7.123.1
 15.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County High School)19.310.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)19.310.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington County High School)6.517.9
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)6.517.9
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Washington County High School)2925.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Washington County Schools)2925.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County High School)34.821.7
 13%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)34.821.7
 13%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Washington County High School)130
 13%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)130
 13%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Washington County High School)4023.1
 16.9%
   11th Grade Science (Washington County Schools)4023.1
 16.9%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students148164
 10.8%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1223
 91.7%
Pacific Islander00
White132137
 3.8%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%49.4%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County High School

Washington County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washington Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Washington County High School.

Students at Washington County High School are 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Washington County High School ranks 188th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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