Is Washington High School a good school?

Washington High School ranks 166 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Washington High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,246 students attended Washington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Washington High School?

Students at Washington High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Washington High School?

Washington High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Augusta Elementary Elementary : Campbellton Elementary Elementary : Clearview Elementary Elementary : Labadie Elementary Elementary : Marthasville Elementary Elementary : South Point Elementary Elementary : Washington West Elementary Middle : Washington Middle

Washington High School

Summary:

Washington High School is a public high school located in Washington, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,322 students. The school is part of the Washington School District, which is ranked 73 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Washington High School has seen a fluctuating statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 92nd to 166th out of Missouri high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 3 to 4 stars out of 5. The school's performance for white students and gifted and talented students is notably weaker compared to the school's overall performance and the state averages, while the performance for special education students and low socioeconomic status students is relatively stronger, ranking in the middle third of Missouri high schools. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.1% to 92.7% in recent years, but has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.7% in 2021-2022 to 24.5% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Warrenton High School has a similar performance profile to Washington High School, while Liberty High School and Timberland High School, both part of the Wentzville R-IV district, are significantly higher-performing. St. Clair High School and Pacific High School have lower ratings and weaker test scores compared to Washington High School, while Union High School, located just 7 miles away, has a stronger performance profile.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090-4598

(636) 231-2200

District: Washington

SchoolDigger Rank:
166^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,826

Feeder schools for Washington High School:

Elementary:	Augusta Elementary
	Campbellton Elementary
	Clearview Elementary
	Labadie Elementary
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	Marthasville Elementary
	South Point Elementary
	Washington West Elementary
Middle:	Washington Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 1,246

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington High School ranks better than 56.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washington High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington High School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Washington High School employs 79.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington High School is $12,826.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington High School 166^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Washington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Gifted and Talented students:

White students:

Washington:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington 73^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington High School

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Rank History for all students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	77.37	66^th	534	87.6%
2007	55.64	226^th	538	58.0%
2008	75.81	68^th	539	87.4%
2009	64.47	104^th	507	79.5%
2010	80.66	16^th	516	96.9%
2011	76.92	32^nd	528	93.9%
2012	69.76	74^th	522	85.8%
2013	56.77	174^th	523	66.7%
2014	67.22	90^th	521	82.7%
2015	61.63	148^th	504	70.6%
2016	61.55	117^th	401	70.8%
2017	71.57	91^st	404	77.5%
2018	53.92	167^th	468	64.3%
2019	59.41	128^th	460	72.2%
2021	62.12	92^nd	358	74.3%
2022	54.08	119^th	361	67.0%
2023	47.96	150^th	352	57.4%
2024	47.24	166^th	378	56.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.37	77^th	127	39.4%
2024	48.82	67^th	135	50.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.95	90^th	382	76.4%
2019	53.25	129^th	368	64.9%
2021	67.90	59^th	255	76.9%
2022	73.34	38^th	250	84.8%
2023	44.16	131^st	268	51.1%
2024	45.89	134^th	274	51.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	46.96	56^th	103	45.6%
2021	57.77	48^th	129	62.8%
2022	57.01	34^th	111	69.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.76	78^th	100	22.0%
2019	45.02	66^th	96	31.3%
2021	74.58	8^th	50	84.0%
2023	33.28	40^th	47	14.9%
2024	54.67	27^th	47	42.6%

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Rank History for White students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	48.93	184^th	440	58.2%
2019	53.66	146^th	430	66.0%
2021	52.37	106^th	309	65.7%
2022	41.33	160^th	310	48.4%
2023	32.46	188^th	302	37.7%
2024	34.20	198^th	321	38.3%

See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Washington High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1044	1044
1992	1047	7	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1060
1993	1098	7	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1108
1994	1088	7	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1102
1995	1287	6	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1301
1996	1287	6	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1301
1997	1289	6	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1302
1998	1302	7	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1318
1999	1305	13	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1325
2000	1307	5	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1319
2001	1324	8	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1344
2002	1359	8	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1378
2003	1359	8	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1378
2004	1410	8	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1433
2005	1405	13	4	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1442
2006	1405	16	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1449
2007	1514	12	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1543
2008	1451	13	3	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	1493
2009	1422	8	7	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1462
2010	1393	6	8	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	1429
2011	1387	6	10	17	2	0	0	0	1422
2012	1346	8	10	12	1	0	2	0	1379
2013	1369	13	11	14	3	0	2	0	1412
2014	1352	15	13	14	3	0	2	0	1399
2015	1318	16	12	13	3	1	8	0	1371
2016	1277	15	18	19	4	1	9	0	1343
2017	1275	8	14	15	2	1	10	0	1325
2018	1266	10	13	18	2	1	15	0	1325
2019	1230	12	10	23	0	0	13	0	1288
2020	1277	11	12	27	0	0	16	0	1343
2021	1262	13	9	32	3	2	26	0	1347
2022	1254	12	6	31	2	1	30	0	1336
2023	1241	11	5	31	2	1	31	0	1322
2024	1155	10	6	30	3	2	40	0	1246

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1044	54.8	19.0	n/a
1992	1060	55.3	19.1	n/a
1993	1108	54.3	20.4	4
1994	1102	54.2	20.3	0
1995	1301	55.9	23.3	n/a
1996	1301	55.9	23.3	n/a
1997	1302	59.5	21.9	4.8
1998	1318	62.1	21.2	5.2
1999	1325	63.4	20.9	7
2000	1319	64.1	20.6	7.1
2001	1344	68.3	19.7	6.6
2002	1378	69.5	19.8	9.7
2003	1378	69.5	19.8	9.7
2004	1433	73.7	19.4	10
2005	1442	74.9	19.3	10.5
2006	1449	78.4	18.5	10.8
2007	1543	75.2	20.5	10.4
2008	1493	79.9	18.7	11.5
2009	1462	85.1	17.2	14
2010	1429	80.9	17.6	19.5
2011	1422	77.9	18.2	21.8
2012	1379	81.7	16.8	22.1
2013	1412	81.8	17.2	22.7
2014	1399	82.6	16.9	26.5
2015	1371	84.0	16.3	28
2016	1343	83.0	16.1	29.6
2017	1325	78.5	16.8	28.4
2018	1325	79.4	16.6	25.6
2019	1288	79.0	16.2	24
2020	1343	77.2	17.3	23.5
2021	1347	75.9	17.7	24
2022	1336	79.4	16.8	18
2023	1322	79.2	16.6	20
2024	1246	79.1	15.7	21.5

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1044	54.8	19.0	n/a
1992	1060	55.3	19.1	n/a
1993	1108	54.3	20.4	4
1994	1102	54.2	20.3	0
1995	1301	55.9	23.3	n/a
1996	1301	55.9	23.3	n/a
1997	1302	59.5	21.9	4.8
1998	1318	62.1	21.2	5.2
1999	1325	63.4	20.9	7
2000	1319	64.1	20.6	7.1
2001	1344	68.3	19.7	6.6
2002	1378	69.5	19.8	9.7
2003	1378	69.5	19.8	9.7
2004	1433	73.7	19.4	10
2005	1442	74.9	19.3	10.5
2006	1449	78.4	18.5	10.8
2007	1543	75.2	20.5	10.4
2008	1493	79.9	18.7	11.5
2009	1462	85.1	17.2	14
2010	1429	80.9	17.6	19.5
2011	1422	77.9	18.2	21.8
2012	1379	81.7	16.8	22.1
2013	1412	81.8	17.2	22.7
2014	1399	82.6	16.9	26.5
2015	1371	84.0	16.3	28
2016	1343	83.0	16.1	29.6
2017	1325	78.5	16.8	28.4
2018	1325	79.4	16.6	25.6
2019	1288	79.0	16.2	24
2020	1343	77.2	17.3	23.5
2021	1347	75.9	17.7	24
2022	1336	79.4	16.8	18
2023	1322	79.2	16.6	20
2024	1246	79.1	15.7	21.5

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$691 (5.9%)	$11,108 (94.1%)	$11,799
2020	$743 (6.5%)	$10,727 (93.5%)	$11,470
2021	$2,148 (16.7%)	$10,698 (83.3%)	$12,846
2022	$2,083 (16.2%)	$10,743 (83.8%)	$12,826

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 150^th of 352 High schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Washington High School)	20.4	20.2	0.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Washington)	48.1	38.8	9.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Washington High School)	49	42.3	6.7%
End of Course Biology I (Washington)	49	42.3	6.7%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Washington High School)	66.3	53.3	13%
End of Course English II (Washington)	66.3	53.3	13%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Washington High School)	41.9	49.3	7.4%
End of Course Algebra II (Washington)	41.9	49.3	7.4%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1288	1322	2.6%
African American	12	11	8.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	23	31	34.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1230	1241	0.9%
Two or More Races	13	31	138.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	20%	4%

Schools Near Washington High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington High School	Public	9-12	600 Blue Jay Drive	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2200	1,246	79	15.7	21.5%	1,155 (92.7%)	10 (0.8%)	30 (2.4%)	6 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.2%)	47.2	166^th of 378 public high schools	56.1%		48	150^th of 352 public high schools	57.4%	16	23.7	39.1	47.7	58.5	33.3	$12,826	$2,083	$10,743
Four Rivers Career Center	Public	9-12	1978 Image Drive	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2100	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Union High	Public	9-12	1217 West Main	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	No	(636) 583-2513	993	64	15.5	39.7%	903 (90.9%)	10 (1.0%)	25 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.6%)	60.2	98^th of 378 public high schools	74.1%		62.9	77^th of 352 public high schools	78.1%	21	38.0	40.7	60.0		37.2	$10,182	$2,719	$7,463
New Haven High	Public	9-12	100 Park Dr	New Haven	63068	Franklin County	New Haven	No	No	No	No	(573) 237-2629	137	16	8.8	34.3%	126 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)								(n/a)	21.9					$12,614	$680	$11,933
Pacific High	Public, Magnet	9-12	425 Indian Warpath Dr	Pacific	63069	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	Yes	No	No	(636) 271-1414	968	57	17.0	36.0%	858 (88.6%)	9 (0.9%)	54 (5.6%)	11 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.6%)	30.8	261^st of 378 public high schools	31.0%		39.2	203^rd of 352 public high schools	42.3%	58	21.3	24.6	41.1	32.6	31.7	$11,980	$1,486	$10,494
St. Clair High	Public	9-12	1015 High School Dr	Saint Clair	63077	Franklin County	St. Clair R-Xiii	No	No	No	No	(636) 629-3500	648	48	13.5	49.8%	597 (92.1%)	8 (1.2%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	38.8	218^th of 378 public high schools	42.3%		33.1	228^th of 352 public high schools	35.2%	10	31.9		45.5			$10,978	$1,267	$9,711
Missouri Eastern Corr Center	Public	7-12	18701 Old Hwy 66 Route 1	Pacific	63069	Franklin County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(636) 257-3322	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Timberland High	Public	9-12	559 E Hwy N	Wentzville	63385	St. Charles County	Wentzville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(636) 327-3988	1,614	98	16.4	14.9%	1,253 (77.6%)	123 (7.6%)	115 (7.1%)	31 (1.9%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (5.4%)	81.7	20^th of 378 public high schools	94.7%		82.9	18^th of 352 public high schools	94.9%	2	50.0	61.5	63.6		58.7	$11,987	$241	$11,746
Babler Lodge	Public	6-12	1010 Lodge Rd	Chesterfield	63005	St. Louis County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(636) 458-2992	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Warrenton High	Public	9-12	803 Pinckney	Warrenton	63383	Warren County	Warren County R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 456-6902	978	59	16.5	39.2%	847 (86.6%)	30 (3.1%)	42 (4.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.3%)	42.5	193^rd of 378 public high schools	48.9%		43.1	174^th of 352 public high schools	50.6%	19	25.5	27.1	53.4	71.5	32.3	$11,440	$1,015	$10,425

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