High Schools in Washington County

Summary:

The two high schools located in Washington County, Kentucky are Washington County High School and Commander Academy. Both schools have impressive graduation rates, with Washington County High School at 99.2% and Commander Academy at 100% for the 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, Washington County High School outperforms the state average in several key test score categories, including ACT English, ACT Reading, and KSA Writing. This suggests the school is providing a strong academic foundation for its students. In contrast, Commander Academy serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Washington County High School.

The larger size of Washington County High School (521 students) compared to Commander Academy (46 students) may contribute to the differences in student-teacher ratios, with Commander Academy having a higher ratio of 23 students per teacher. Additionally, Washington County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, suggesting its performance may be variable or influenced by factors beyond just test scores.

District Detail

120 Mackville Hill Rd
Springfield, KY 40069

(859) 336-5470

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 159 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Washington County High School	Public	9-12	300 West US 150 Bypass	Springfield	40069	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 336-5475	521	28	18.5	47.0%	438 (84.1%)	26 (5.0%)	41 (7.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	73.1	60^th of 290 public high schools	79.3%		44.5	156^th of 276 public high schools	43.5%	96	46.0	47.0	59.0	47.0	48.0	57.0	32.0	48.0	$22,657	$896	$1,081	$1,976	$9,201	$2,690	$20,580
Commander Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	520 Lincoln Park Road	Springfield	40069	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 336-2116	46	2	23.0	65.2%	37 (80.4%)	6 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)								(n/a)		24.0
WC Tel Center	Public	9-12	520 Lincoln Park Road	Springfield	40069	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	No	No	(859) 336-2116	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Marion County	8.98 mi	8	63^rd
Kentucky Technical System	9.08 mi	55
Nelson County	13.96 mi	13	148^th
Boyle County	14.62 mi	7	4^th
Bardstown Independent	15.8 mi	6	45^th

High Schools in Washington County

District Detail

Washington County High School

Commander Academy

WC Tel Center

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