Serving 1,114 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Washington High School's student population of 1,114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1280 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
30%
21%
Black
38%
7%
White
15%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Washington High School is ranked #1280 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Washington High School often compared to?
Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyandotte High School, F L Schlagle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Washington High School is 74%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
1,114 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Washington High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington High School offer ?
Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington High School part of?
Washington High School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington High School located?
Washington High School is located in the Nearman Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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