Enrollment
1,096
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060141506864
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #22 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High
Washington High is a higher-need, large high school in Fresno, California, enrolling 1,096 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,096 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 761 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #288.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fresno's high schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside High (2,858 students): Washington High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 21.8:1).
Washington Unified also operates West Fresno Elementary (594 students) and West Fresno Middle (296 students) alongside Washington High.
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 High compares
Washington High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes Washington High.
$16,603
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 61.4%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,096 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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.
Is Washington High a good school?
Washington High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California 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 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.
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