- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Washington High
Federal NCES profile for Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060141506864
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #22 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #22 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 060141506864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Washington High shrank from 1,203 students in 2022-23 to 1,115 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 060141506864 · Fresno, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,096 enr · 18.6:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fresno Elementary (594 students)
Washington High shrank from 1,203 students in 2022-23 to 1,115 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington High
1,096 students
- West Fresno El
West Fresno Elementary
594 students
- West Fresno Mi 296
West Fresno Middle
296 students
- American Union 265
American Union Elementary
265 students
- Elm High 65
Elm High
65 students
- Easton Continu 23
Easton Continuation High
23 students
What this shows Washington High reports 1,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High compares
Washington High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$18,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%
Asian 6.5%
White 5.0%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Washington High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Washington Unified reports $18,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fresno Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Fresno Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Union Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Fresno
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sunnyside High
Standard public school
2,858 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Bullard High
Standard public school
2,485 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis North High
Standard public school
2,360 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,339 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Clovis West High
Standard public school
2,184 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High
Standard public school
2,175 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,096 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High
How many students attend Washington High?
Washington High has 1,096 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,203 (2022-23) → 1,115 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High?
74.3% of students at Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High?
The largest demographic group at Washington High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High?
Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #22 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Unified?
Besides Washington High, Washington Unified also operates West Fresno Elementary (594 students), West Fresno Middle (296 students), and American Union Elementary (265 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.