Enrollment
507
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, KY
Washington County High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210576001358
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington County High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington County High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Springfield, KY.
School address
District: Washington County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210576001358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington County High School
Washington County High School is a mid-sized high school in Springfield, Kentucky, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 507 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Washington County also operates North Washington Elementary School (536 students) and Washington County Elementary School (473 students) alongside Washington County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington County High School compares
Washington County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Washington County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes Washington County High School.
$12,598
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 49.3%
Federal 24.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commander Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington County High School
How many students attend Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has 507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County High School is 18.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington County High School?
44.3% of students at Washington County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington County High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington County High School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington County High School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Springfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Washington County High School a good school?
Washington County High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Washington County High School, Washington County also operates North Washington Elementary School (536 students), Washington County Elementary School (473 students), and Washington County Middle School (214 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.
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