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Washington High School

600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Washington High School's student population of 353 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Washington High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#169 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Washington High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington High School's ranking?
Washington High School is ranked #169 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Washington High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
353 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Washington High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington High School offer ?
Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington High School part of?
Washington High School is part of Cherokee Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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