Washington High School

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.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 Allison Ave
       Washington, PA  15301-4272


(724) 223-5080

District: Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
518th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,219 Help


Feeder schools for Washington High School:

Elementary:    Washington Park Elementary School
Middle:    Washington Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.2%
African American:
24.1%
Two or more races:
20.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington High School ranks worse than 76.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.51. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Washington High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Washington High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.2%), African American (24.1%), two or more races (20.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington High School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington High School is $20,219.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington High School 518th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Washington High School in the ranking list.)

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Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington School District 468th of 606 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.41 328th 583 43.7%
2004 24.09 495th 590 16.1%
2005 28.15 491st 593 17.2%
2006 47.64 393rd 604 34.9%
2007 64.41 250th 615 59.3%
2008 40.45 452nd 621 27.2%
2009 56.36 315th 632 50.2%
2010 66.69 225th 649 65.3%
2011 52.06 394th 660 40.3%
2012 60.76 311th 664 53.2%
2013 23.58 503rd 591 14.9%
2014 35.20 439th 580 24.3%
2015 59.64 352nd 680 48.2%
2016 39.54 495th 677 26.9%
2017 45.23 445th 663 32.9%
2018 44.27 469th 673 30.3%
2019 35.24 505th 693 27.1%
2021 25.28 443rd 537 17.5%
2022 25.62 510th 634 19.6%
2023 27.51 518th 674 23.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.21 94th 129 27.1%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.69 398th 652 39.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.28 441st 502 12.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.35 255th 260 1.9%
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Rank History for White students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.74 427th 577 26.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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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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
1988 488 169 4 5 8 n/a n/a 0 674
1989 482 150 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 641
1990 482 145 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1991 474 125 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 471 124 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 459 123 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 433 109 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1995 429 122 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 429 122 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 417 120 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 429 124 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 458 144 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2000 461 143 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2001 490 144 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2002 462 151 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 462 151 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 443 146 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 435 148 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 441 176 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2007 381 193 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 345 202 3 6 0 n/a n/a 2 558
2009 322 196 3 7 0 n/a n/a 6 534
2010 296 198 4 3 0 n/a n/a 16 517
2011 287 178 2 5 1 0 33 0 506
2012 248 150 2 7 1 0 38 0 446
2013 237 129 2 10 1 0 41 0 420
2014 259 123 4 9 1 0 41 0 437
2015 251 115 3 10 0 0 38 0 417
2016 248 125 3 9 0 0 41 0 426
2017 232 141 4 15 0 0 46 0 438
2018 222 139 3 22 0 0 48 0 434
2019 192 132 3 19 0 0 51 0 397
2020 228 122 2 23 0 0 58 0 433
2021 215 117 2 24 0 0 64 0 422
2022 216 103 0 27 0 0 72 0 418
2023 188 98 1 36 0 1 83 0 407

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
1988 674 42.0 16.0 n/a
1989 641 42.5 15.0 n/a
1990 633 42.0 15.0 0
1991 607 41.0 14.8 n/a
1992 601 42.5 14.1 n/a
1993 586 42.0 14.0 n/a
1994 545 41.5 13.1 n/a
1995 554 43.7 12.7 n/a
1996 554 43.7 12.7 n/a
1997 541 42.7 12.7 n/a
1998 559 43.0 13.0 n/a
1999 606 44.0 13.8 n/a
2000 612 44.0 13.9 35
2001 640 44.0 14.5 41.9
2002 620 44.2 14.0 45.2
2003 620 44.2 14.0 45.2
2004 593 45.0 13.2 39
2005 589 44.2 13.3 47.5
2006 628 47.2 13.3 43.6
2007 585 47.2 12.4 38.3
2008 558 43.5 12.8 42.1
2009 534 44.7 11.9 51.9
2010 517 44.4 11.6 59.3
2011 506 42.0 12.0 54.7
2012 446 39.1 11.4 60.1
2013 420 39.2 10.7 59.8
2014 437 37.8 11.5 59
2015 417 36.0 11.5 64
2016 426 36.0 11.8 100
2017 438 36.5 12.0 89.5
2018 434 36.5 11.8 90.8
2019 397 35.3 11.2 90.4
2020 433 35.1 12.3 91.7
2021 422 34.1 12.3 92.7
2022 418 34.3 12.1 91.9
2023 407 32.8 12.3 89.2

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
1988 674 42.0 16.0 n/a
1989 641 42.5 15.0 n/a
1990 633 42.0 15.0 0
1991 607 41.0 14.8 n/a
1992 601 42.5 14.1 n/a
1993 586 42.0 14.0 n/a
1994 545 41.5 13.1 n/a
1995 554 43.7 12.7 n/a
1996 554 43.7 12.7 n/a
1997 541 42.7 12.7 n/a
1998 559 43.0 13.0 n/a
1999 606 44.0 13.8 n/a
2000 612 44.0 13.9 35
2001 640 44.0 14.5 41.9
2002 620 44.2 14.0 45.2
2003 620 44.2 14.0 45.2
2004 593 45.0 13.2 39
2005 589 44.2 13.3 47.5
2006 628 47.2 13.3 43.6
2007 585 47.2 12.4 38.3
2008 558 43.5 12.8 42.1
2009 534 44.7 11.9 51.9
2010 517 44.4 11.6 59.3
2011 506 42.0 12.0 54.7
2012 446 39.1 11.4 60.1
2013 420 39.2 10.7 59.8
2014 437 37.8 11.5 59
2015 417 36.0 11.5 64
2016 426 36.0 11.8 100
2017 438 36.5 12.0 89.5
2018 434 36.5 11.8 90.8
2019 397 35.3 11.2 90.4
2020 433 35.1 12.3 91.7
2021 422 34.1 12.3 92.7
2022 418 34.3 12.1 91.9
2023 407 32.8 12.3 89.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $00 (0.0%) $19,880 (100.0%) $19,880
2021 $911 (5.9%) $14,628 (94.1%) $15,539
2022 $1,546 (7.6%) $18,674 (92.4%) $20,219

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington 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 505th of 693 High schoolsRanks 518th of 674 High schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Washington High School)53.630.4
 23.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Washington High School)37.127
 10.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Washington High School)65.343.4
 21.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397407
 2.5%
African American13298
 25.8%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1936
 89.5%
Pacific Islander01
White192188
 2.1%
Two or More Races5183
 62.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%89.2%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Washington High School.

Students at Washington High School are 46% White, 24% African American, 20% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

Washington High School ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Washington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washington Park Elementary School
Middle : Washington Junior High School


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