Is Washington High School a good school?

Yes. Washington High School ranks in the top 8.0% of West Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Washington High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,384 students attended Washington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Washington High School?

Students at Washington High School are 72% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Washington High School?

Washington High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Blue Ridge Elementary School Elementary : Page Jackson Elementary Elementary : South Jefferson Elementary School Elementary : Wright Denny Intermediate School Middle : Charles Town Middle School Middle : Harpers Ferry Middle School

Washington High School

Summary:

Washington High School is a public high school located in Charles Town, West Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,328 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 55 districts in West Virginia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Washington High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in West Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 7 and 34 over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is notably higher than the state and district averages, with 59.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.8% statewide and 62.2% in the Jefferson County Schools district. Additionally, the school's performance on the Science assessment is also strong, with 37.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 27.5% statewide and 39.5% in the district. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools like Hedgesville High School, Spring Mills High School, Martinsburg High School, and Jefferson High School, suggests a commitment to inclusivity and equity.

Washington High School's strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as male students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status, further highlights the school's efforts to support the academic success of all students. When compared to other high schools in the region, Washington High School stands out with its consistently higher academic performance and statewide rankings, making it an attractive choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 Washington Patriots Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414-4961

(304) 885-5110

District: Jefferson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,068

Feeder schools for Washington High School:

Elementary:	Blue Ridge Elementary School
	Page Jackson Elementary
	South Jefferson Elementary School
	Wright Denny Intermediate School
Middle:	Charles Town Middle School
	Harpers Ferry Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 1,384

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington High School ranks better than 92% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.3. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington High School is 18. (See more...)

Compare Washington High School employs 76.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington High School is $11,068.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington High School 9^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Washington High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Schools 13^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	71.52	16^th	111	85.6%
2010	62.55	35^th	112	68.8%
2011	73.93	17^th	113	85.0%
2012	69.79	23^rd	113	79.6%
2013	68.91	26^th	114	77.2%
2014	69.30	23^rd	115	80.0%
2015	89.32	6^th	117	94.9%
2016	79.15	14^th	119	88.2%
2017	78.70	15^th	122	87.7%
2018	91.42	7^th	115	93.9%
2019	89.86	12^th	114	89.5%
2021	89.88	10^th	113	91.2%
2022	80.69	16^th	112	85.7%
2023	65.98	34^th	112	69.6%
2024	89.30	9^th	112	92.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	56.42	19^th	62	69.4%
2018	81.48	3^rd	18	83.3%
2019	42.04	7^th	11	36.4%
2021	51.66	6^th	9	33.3%
2022	47.44	7^th	13	46.2%
2023	49.43	7^th	14	50.0%
2024	70.75	6^th	18	66.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	66.70	5^th	38	86.8%
2018	53.21	5^th	11	54.5%
2021	0.00	1^st	1	0.0%
2022	10.58	2^nd	2	0.0%
2023	84.13	1^st	2	50.0%
2024	91.45	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	77.32	6^th	118	94.9%
2018	52.52	41^st	103	60.2%
2019	21.86	70^th	85	17.6%
2023	33.86	60^th	89	32.6%
2024	88.15	5^th	89	94.4%

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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	WV State Percentile
2017	35.22	86^th	121	28.9%
2018	76.68	17^th	112	84.8%
2021	65.80	34^th	111	69.4%
2022	57.67	40^th	109	63.3%
2023	33.40	74^th	107	30.8%
2024	89.84	6^th	110	94.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2019	72.41	2^nd	6	66.7%
2021	84.62	1^st	8	87.5%
2022	67.70	3^rd	8	62.5%
2023	23.33	11^th	13	15.4%
2024	66.11	4^th	15	73.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	72.02	19^th	119	84.0%
2018	88.76	9^th	111	91.9%
2019	83.69	16^th	109	85.3%
2021	83.69	10^th	110	90.9%
2022	61.71	39^th	108	63.9%
2023	67.98	29^th	108	73.1%
2024	82.49	14^th	110	87.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.75	58^th	84	31.0%
2022	57.37	34^th	91	62.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	82.71	12^th	122	90.2%
2018	89.63	12^th	111	89.2%
2019	90.75	9^th	109	91.7%
2021	88.98	10^th	110	90.9%
2022	86.70	11^th	108	89.8%
2023	59.99	35^th	108	67.6%
2024	89.13	11^th	109	89.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	54.81	25^th	47	46.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	55.66	23^rd	82	72.0%
2018	34.45	24^th	31	22.6%
2019	96.27	2^nd	23	91.3%
2021	65.66	5^th	16	68.8%
2024	43.24	13^th	22	40.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	60.00	15^th	59	74.6%
2018	89.82	1^st	13	92.3%
2019	42.66	4^th	7	42.9%
2021	13.35	5^th	5	0.0%
2022	76.48	2^nd	8	75.0%
2023	57.31	3^rd	8	62.5%
2024	47.61	5^th	9	44.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	21.38	12^th	18	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Washington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	80.55	13^th	122	89.3%
2018	91.80	8^th	113	92.9%
2019	92.09	10^th	112	91.1%
2021	94.29	5^th	113	95.6%
2022	84.55	14^th	111	87.4%
2023	74.30	24^th	112	78.6%
2024	93.82	9^th	111	91.9%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of 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	Total
2009	816	115	21	64	1	n/a	n/a	1017
2010	842	114	18	68	2	0	2	1046
2011	913	116	10	63	3	0	5	1110
2012	900	103	4	65	4	0	7	1083
2013	923	92	7	75	3	0	18	1118
2014	948	87	8	61	1	1	28	1134
2015	964	81	13	80	1	1	40	1180
2016	966	68	15	77	0	0	46	1172
2017	974	70	15	95	0	0	48	1202
2018	999	78	16	114	1	0	53	1261
2019	1024	75	18	121	0	0	66	1304
2020	1013	70	15	135	1	0	75	1309
2021	1018	65	19	152	1	0	79	1334
2022	1016	57	18	154	2	0	97	1344
2023	973	61	19	176	2	0	97	1328
2024	993	70	18	202	2	0	99	1384

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
2009	1017	72.0	14.1	22.8
2010	1046	77.5	13.5	25.8
2011	1110	74.1	14.9	22.4
2012	1083	79.0	13.7	30.4
2013	1118	81.1	13.7	31.3
2014	1134	77.3	14.6	36.9
2015	1180	78.0	15.1	33.9
2016	1172	78.0	15.0	35.2
2017	1202	78.0	15.4	30
2018	1261	79.5	15.8	38.7
2019	1304	80.0	16.3	41.4
2020	1309	81.0	16.1	41.3
2021	1334	80.5	16.5	34.4
2022	1344	79.0	17.0	n/a
2023	1328	74.5	17.8	n/a
2024	1384	76.5	18.0	n/a

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
2009	1017	72.0	14.1	22.8
2010	1046	77.5	13.5	25.8
2011	1110	74.1	14.9	22.4
2012	1083	79.0	13.7	30.4
2013	1118	81.1	13.7	31.3
2014	1134	77.3	14.6	36.9
2015	1180	78.0	15.1	33.9
2016	1172	78.0	15.0	35.2
2017	1202	78.0	15.4	30
2018	1261	79.5	15.8	38.7
2019	1304	80.0	16.3	41.4
2020	1309	81.0	16.1	41.3
2021	1334	80.5	16.5	34.4
2022	1344	79.0	17.0	n/a
2023	1328	74.5	17.8	n/a
2024	1384	76.5	18.0	n/a

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	$539 (4.9%)	$10,529 (95.1%)	$11,068

Data source: West Virginia 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 12^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 34^th of 112 High schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Washington High School)	33	22.4	10.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Schools)	35.5	25.1	10.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Washington High School)	64.9	53.6	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Schools)	66.6	57.7	8.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Washington High School)	37	28.2	8.8%
11th Grade Science (Jefferson County Schools)	42.7	32.3	10.4%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1304	1328	1.8%
African American	75	61	18.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	18	19	5.6%
Hispanic	121	176	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1024	973	5%
Two or More Races	66	97	47%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington High School	Public	9-12	300 Washington Patriots Dr	Charles Town	25414	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 885-5110	1,384	77	18.0		993 (71.7%)	70 (5.1%)	202 (14.6%)	18 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (7.2%)	89.3	9^th of 112 public high schools	92.0%		66	34^th of 112 public high schools	69.6%	25	25.0	59.1	37.8	$11,068	$539	$10,529
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	4141 Flowing Springs Rd	Shenandoah Junction	25442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 725-8491	1,394	93	15.0		1,039 (74.5%)	99 (7.1%)	160 (11.5%)	10 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (5.9%)	94.5	7^th of 112 public high schools	93.8%		87.8	11^th of 112 public high schools	90.2%	4	26.6	65.0	40.9	$11,491	$579	$10,912
Musselman High School	Public	9-12	126 Excellence Way	Inwood	25428	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 229-1950	1,780	104	17.1		1,400 (78.7%)	101 (5.7%)	143 (8.0%)	16 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	115 (6.5%)	77	22^nd of 112 public high schools	80.4%		53.2	47^th of 112 public high schools	58.0%	25	23.7	55.1	29.4	$10,808	$616	$10,193
Martinsburg High School	Public	9-12	701 S Queen St	Martinsburg	25401	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 267-3530	1,466	99	14.8		803 (54.8%)	261 (17.8%)	186 (12.7%)	14 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	197 (13.4%)	48.8	56^th of 112 public high schools	50.0%		43.2	64^th of 112 public high schools	42.9%	8	13.3	49.0	25.2	$11,206	$841	$10,365
Spring Mills High School	Public	9-12	499 Campus Dr	Martinsburg	25404	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 274-5141	1,547	96	16.0		1,110 (71.8%)	180 (11.6%)	124 (8.0%)	23 (1.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (6.9%)	44.3	60^th of 112 public high schools	46.4%		51.3	51^st of 112 public high schools	54.5%	9	12.7	47.2	24.4	$10,938	$639	$10,299
James Rumsey Technical Institute	Public	9-12	3274 Hedgesville Rd	Martinsburg	25403	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 754-7925	0	26	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hedgesville High School	Public	9-12	109 Ridge Rd N	Hedgesville	25427	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 754-3354	1,407	93	15.0		1,029 (73.1%)	113 (8.0%)	134 (9.5%)	18 (1.3%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	105 (7.5%)	50	55^th of 112 public high schools	50.9%		35.2	73^rd of 112 public high schools	34.8%	18	11.6	51.5	25.7	$11,488	$604	$10,884

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