Serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12, Washington Comm High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Washington Comm High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Comm High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Washington Comm High School is ranked #523 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Washington Comm High School often compared to?
Washington Comm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Washington Comm High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Washington Comm High School?
1,484 students attend Washington Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Washington Comm High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Comm High School?
Washington Comm High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Comm High School offer ?
Washington Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington Comm High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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