Summary:
Washington High School is a public high school located in Washington, Pennsylvania, serving 407 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Washington School District, which is ranked 468 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Washington High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 46.19% White, 24.08% African American, 8.85% Hispanic, and 20.39% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and surrounding school averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school had 30.4% proficiency in Algebra I, 27% in Biology, and 43.4% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. Additionally, Washington High School has a lower four-year graduation rate of 85.2% and a higher dropout rate of 4.6%, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 88.8% to 98.3% in graduation rates and 0.1% to 2.1% in dropout rates.
The school's challenges are further highlighted by its significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 89.19% in 2022-2023, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 11.42% to 81.46%. This suggests that Washington High School faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting its academic performance and other outcomes. For instance, Peters Township High School, located about 10 miles away, consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania and has much higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates compared to Washington High School.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Washington School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
518th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,219
Feeder schools for Washington High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3
Number of students: 407
Racial breakdown:
White:
46.2%
African American:
24.1%
Two or more races:
20.4%
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Hispanic:
8.8%
Asian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.2%
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