- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Washington County High School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210576001358 · Springfield, KY High · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 18.1:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Washington Elementary School (536 students)
Washington County High School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Washington County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Washingt
North Washington Elementary School
536 students
- This school
Washington County High School
507 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County Elementary School
473 students
- Washington Cou 214
Washington County Middle School
214 students
- Commander Acad 46
Commander Academy
46 students
What this shows Washington County High School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington County High School compares
Washington County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Washington County reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.